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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,266.92, 37,901.66 and 6,799.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,266.92, 37,901.66 and 6,799.08 is: 10,198.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,266.92 : 37,901.66 = 6,799.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,266.92/37,901.66 = 6,799.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,266.92x = 37,901.66 × 6,799.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,266.92x = 257,696,418.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,696,418.47/25,266.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,198.96

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