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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,380.63, 37,993.05 and 22,871.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,380.63, 37,993.05 and 22,871.07 is: 34,236.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,380.63 : 37,993.05 = 22,871.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,380.63/37,993.05 = 22,871.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,380.63x = 37,993.05 × 22,871.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,380.63x = 868,941,706.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,941,706.06/25,380.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,236.41

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