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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,379.04, 38,091.17 and 12,068.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,379.04, 38,091.17 and 12,068.44 is: 18,113.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,379.04 : 38,091.17 = 12,068.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,379.04/38,091.17 = 12,068.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,379.04x = 38,091.17 × 12,068.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,379.04x = 459,700,939.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,700,939.33/25,379.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,113.41

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