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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,270.76, 37,905.96 and 6,550.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,270.76, 37,905.96 and 6,550.76 is: 9,826.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,270.76 : 37,905.96 = 6,550.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,270.76/37,905.96 = 6,550.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,270.76x = 37,905.96 × 6,550.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,270.76x = 248,312,846.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,312,846.53/25,270.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,826.09

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