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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,414.22, 38,121.06 and 24,786.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,414.22, 38,121.06 and 24,786.74 is: 37,179.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,414.22 : 38,121.06 = 24,786.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,414.22/38,121.06 = 24,786.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,414.22x = 38,121.06 × 24,786.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,414.22x = 944,896,802.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,896,802.74/25,414.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,179.85

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