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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,376.22, 38,063.45 and 6,656.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,376.22, 38,063.45 and 6,656.11 is: 9,983.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,376.22 : 38,063.45 = 6,656.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,376.22/38,063.45 = 6,656.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,376.22x = 38,063.45 × 6,656.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,376.22x = 253,354,431.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,354,431.66/25,376.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,983.93

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