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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,638.54, 38,459.46 and 10,845.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,638.54, 38,459.46 and 10,845.54 is: 16,269.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,638.54 : 38,459.46 = 10,845.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,638.54/38,459.46 = 10,845.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,638.54x = 38,459.46 × 10,845.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,638.54x = 417,113,611.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,113,611.81/25,638.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,269.01

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