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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,517.76, 38,276.91 and 6,797.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,517.76, 38,276.91 and 6,797.67 is: 10,196.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,517.76 : 38,276.91 = 6,797.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,517.76/38,276.91 = 6,797.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,517.76x = 38,276.91 × 6,797.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,517.76x = 260,193,802.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,193,802.80/25,517.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,196.58

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