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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,406.37, 38,101.49 and 23,747.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,406.37, 38,101.49 and 23,747.94 is: 35,614.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,406.37 : 38,101.49 = 23,747.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,406.37/38,101.49 = 23,747.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,406.37x = 38,101.49 × 23,747.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,406.37x = 904,831,779.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,831,779.69/25,406.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,614.37

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