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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,464.92, 38,184.84 and 10,469.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,464.92, 38,184.84 and 10,469.30 is: 15,698.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,464.92 : 38,184.84 = 10,469.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,464.92/38,184.84 = 10,469.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,464.92x = 38,184.84 × 10,469.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,464.92x = 399,768,354.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,768,354.49/25,464.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,698.79

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