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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,925.58, 38,865.96 and 10,333.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,925.58, 38,865.96 and 10,333.08 is: 15,490.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,925.58 : 38,865.96 = 10,333.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,925.58/38,865.96 = 10,333.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,925.58x = 38,865.96 × 10,333.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,925.58x = 401,605,073.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,605,073.96/25,925.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,490.69

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