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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,474.68, 38,229.84 and 10,684.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,474.68, 38,229.84 and 10,684.08 is: 16,033.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,474.68 : 38,229.84 = 10,684.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,474.68/38,229.84 = 10,684.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,474.68x = 38,229.84 × 10,684.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,474.68x = 408,450,668.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,450,668.95/25,474.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,033.59

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