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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,280.81, 37,926.09 and 9,697.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,280.81, 37,926.09 and 9,697.22 is: 14,547.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,280.81 : 37,926.09 = 9,697.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,280.81/37,926.09 = 9,697.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,280.81x = 37,926.09 × 9,697.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,280.81x = 367,777,591.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,777,591.06/25,280.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,547.70

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