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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,523.04, 38,281.52 and 6,804.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,523.04, 38,281.52 and 6,804.48 is: 10,205.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,523.04 : 38,281.52 = 6,804.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,523.04/38,281.52 = 6,804.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,523.04x = 38,281.52 × 6,804.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,523.04x = 260,485,837.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,485,837.21/25,523.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,205.91

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