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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,377.93, 38,070.54 and 7,849.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,377.93, 38,070.54 and 7,849.26 is: 11,775.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,377.93 : 38,070.54 = 7,849.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,377.93/38,070.54 = 7,849.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,377.93x = 38,070.54 × 7,849.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,377.93x = 298,825,566.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,825,566.80/25,377.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,775.02

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