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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,350.76, 38,026.14 and 6,882.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,350.76, 38,026.14 and 6,882.76 is: 10,324.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,350.76 : 38,026.14 = 6,882.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,350.76/38,026.14 = 6,882.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,350.76x = 38,026.14 × 6,882.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,350.76x = 261,724,795.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,724,795.35/25,350.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,324.14

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