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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,365.96, 38,021.62 and 10,570.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,365.96, 38,021.62 and 10,570.92 is: 15,844.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,365.96 : 38,021.62 = 10,570.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,365.96/38,021.62 = 10,570.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,365.96x = 38,021.62 × 10,570.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,365.96x = 401,923,503.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,923,503.29/25,365.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,844.99

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