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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,515.63, 38,275.61 and 6,795.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,515.63, 38,275.61 and 6,795.68 is: 10,194.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,515.63 : 38,275.61 = 6,795.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,515.63/38,275.61 = 6,795.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,515.63x = 38,275.61 × 6,795.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,515.63x = 260,108,572.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,108,572.01/25,515.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,194.09

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