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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,635.81, 38,454.33 and 10,053.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,635.81, 38,454.33 and 10,053.44 is: 15,080.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,635.81 : 38,454.33 = 10,053.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,635.81/38,454.33 = 10,053.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,635.81x = 38,454.33 × 10,053.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,635.81x = 386,598,299.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,598,299.40/25,635.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,080.40

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