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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,700.47, 38,490.83 and 24,991.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,700.47, 38,490.83 and 24,991.07 is: 37,428.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,700.47 : 38,490.83 = 24,991.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,700.47/38,490.83 = 24,991.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,700.47x = 38,490.83 × 24,991.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,700.47x = 961,926,896.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,926,896.91/25,700.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,428.37

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