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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,335.25, 38,003.01 and 6,867.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,335.25, 38,003.01 and 6,867.25 is: 10,300.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,335.25 : 38,003.01 = 6,867.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,335.25/38,003.01 = 6,867.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,335.25x = 38,003.01 × 6,867.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,335.25x = 260,976,170.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,976,170.42/25,335.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,300.91

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