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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,683.53, 38,524.73 and 11,832.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,683.53, 38,524.73 and 11,832.53 is: 17,748.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,683.53 : 38,524.73 = 11,832.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,683.53/38,524.73 = 11,832.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,683.53x = 38,524.73 × 11,832.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,683.53x = 455,844,771.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,844,771.68/25,683.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,748.53

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