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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,903.59, 38,829.24 and 10,098.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,903.59, 38,829.24 and 10,098.75 is: 15,137.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,903.59 : 38,829.24 = 10,098.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,903.59/38,829.24 = 10,098.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,903.59x = 38,829.24 × 10,098.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,903.59x = 392,126,787.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,126,787.45/25,903.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,137.93

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