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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,406.55, 38,102.82 and 10,613.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,406.55, 38,102.82 and 10,613.01 is: 15,916.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,406.55 : 38,102.82 = 10,613.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,406.55/38,102.82 = 10,613.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,406.55x = 38,102.82 × 10,613.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,406.55x = 404,385,609.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,385,609.69/25,406.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,916.59

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