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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,372.63, 38,060.16 and 6,653.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,372.63, 38,060.16 and 6,653.13 is: 9,980.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,372.63 : 38,060.16 = 6,653.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,372.63/38,060.16 = 6,653.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,372.63x = 38,060.16 × 6,653.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,372.63x = 253,219,192.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,219,192.30/25,372.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,980.01

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