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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,413.93, 38,117.64 and 6,695.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,413.93, 38,117.64 and 6,695.41 is: 10,042.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,413.93 : 38,117.64 = 6,695.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,413.93/38,117.64 = 6,695.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,413.93x = 38,117.64 × 6,695.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,413.93x = 255,213,191.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,213,191.65/25,413.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,042.26

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