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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,484.51, 38,289.07 and 24,068.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,484.51, 38,289.07 and 24,068.23 is: 36,161.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,484.51 : 38,289.07 = 24,068.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,484.51/38,289.07 = 24,068.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,484.51x = 38,289.07 × 24,068.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,484.51x = 921,549,951.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,549,951.80/25,484.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,161.18

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