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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,335.28, 38,002.92 and 6,867.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,335.28, 38,002.92 and 6,867.28 is: 10,300.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,335.28 : 38,002.92 = 6,867.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,335.28/38,002.92 = 6,867.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,335.28x = 38,002.92 × 6,867.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,335.28x = 260,976,752.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,976,752.84/25,335.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,300.92

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