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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,402.23, 38,127.93 and 12,263.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,402.23, 38,127.93 and 12,263.82 is: 18,407.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,402.23 : 38,127.93 = 12,263.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,402.23/38,127.93 = 12,263.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,402.23x = 38,127.93 × 12,263.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,402.23x = 467,594,070.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,594,070.49/25,402.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,407.60

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