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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,674.76, 38,518.46 and 15,153.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,674.76, 38,518.46 and 15,153.48 is: 22,733.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,674.76 : 38,518.46 = 15,153.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,674.76/38,518.46 = 15,153.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,674.76x = 38,518.46 × 15,153.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,674.76x = 583,688,713.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,688,713.24/25,674.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,733.95

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