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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,667.52, 38,464.42 and 15,112.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,667.52, 38,464.42 and 15,112.62 is: 22,647.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,667.52 : 38,464.42 = 15,112.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,667.52/38,464.42 = 15,112.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,667.52x = 38,464.42 × 15,112.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,667.52x = 581,298,162.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,298,162.98/25,667.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,647.23

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