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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,895.36, 38,908.72 and 24,153.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,895.36, 38,908.72 and 24,153.96 is: 36,292.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,895.36 : 38,908.72 = 24,153.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,895.36/38,908.72 = 24,153.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,895.36x = 38,908.72 × 24,153.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,895.36x = 939,799,842.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,799,842.63/25,895.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,292.21

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