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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,407.63, 38,091.09 and 12,073.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,407.63, 38,091.09 and 12,073.93 is: 18,101.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,407.63 : 38,091.09 = 12,073.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,407.63/38,091.09 = 12,073.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,407.63x = 38,091.09 × 12,073.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,407.63x = 459,909,318.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,909,318.60/25,407.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,101.23

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