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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,533.54, 38,299.32 and 13,053.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,533.54, 38,299.32 and 13,053.42 is: 19,579.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,533.54 : 38,299.32 = 13,053.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,533.54/38,299.32 = 13,053.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,533.54x = 38,299.32 × 13,053.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,533.54x = 499,937,109.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,937,109.67/25,533.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,579.62

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