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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,468.02, 38,162.97 and 10,668.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,468.02, 38,162.97 and 10,668.84 is: 15,986.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,468.02 : 38,162.97 = 10,668.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,468.02/38,162.97 = 10,668.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,468.02x = 38,162.97 × 10,668.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,468.02x = 407,154,620.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,154,620.85/25,468.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,986.90

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