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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,390.67, 38,062.68 and 8,746.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,390.67, 38,062.68 and 8,746.74 is: 13,112.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,390.67 : 38,062.68 = 8,746.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,390.67/38,062.68 = 8,746.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,390.67x = 38,062.68 × 8,746.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,390.67x = 332,924,508.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,924,508.40/25,390.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,112.08

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