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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,647.10, 38,470.65 and 24,999.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,647.10, 38,470.65 and 24,999.10 is: 37,498.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,647.10 : 38,470.65 = 24,999.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,647.10/38,470.65 = 24,999.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,647.10x = 38,470.65 × 24,999.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,647.10x = 961,731,626.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,731,626.42/25,647.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,498.65

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