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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,695.02, 38,544.96 and 10,109

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,695.02, 38,544.96 and 10,109 is: 15,164.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,695.02 : 38,544.96 = 10,109 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,695.02/38,544.96 = 10,109/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,695.02x = 38,544.96 × 10,109
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,695.02x = 389,651,000.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,651,000.64/25,695.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,164.46

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