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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,380.06, 38,048.22 and 9,808.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,380.06, 38,048.22 and 9,808.62 is: 14,704.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,380.06 : 38,048.22 = 9,808.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,380.06/38,048.22 = 9,808.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,380.06x = 38,048.22 × 9,808.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,380.06x = 373,200,531.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,200,531.66/25,380.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,704.48

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