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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,447.42, 38,067.45 and 21,300.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,447.42, 38,067.45 and 21,300.22 is: 31,863.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,447.42 : 38,067.45 = 21,300.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,447.42/38,067.45 = 21,300.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,447.42x = 38,067.45 × 21,300.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,447.42x = 810,845,059.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,845,059.84/25,447.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,863.55

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