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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,364.64, 38,050.44 and 7,835.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,364.64, 38,050.44 and 7,835.76 is: 11,754.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,364.64 : 38,050.44 = 7,835.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,364.64/38,050.44 = 7,835.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,364.64x = 38,050.44 × 7,835.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,364.64x = 298,154,115.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,154,115.73/25,364.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,754.72

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