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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,297.21, 37,946.33 and 8,676.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,297.21, 37,946.33 and 8,676.35 is: 13,014.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,297.21 : 37,946.33 = 8,676.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,297.21/37,946.33 = 8,676.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,297.21x = 37,946.33 × 8,676.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,297.21x = 329,235,640.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,235,640.30/25,297.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,014.70

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