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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,526.21, 38,256.03 and 13,035.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,526.21, 38,256.03 and 13,035.70 is: 19,536.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,526.21 : 38,256.03 = 13,035.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,526.21/38,256.03 = 13,035.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,526.21x = 38,256.03 × 13,035.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,526.21x = 498,694,178.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,694,178.09/25,526.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,536.56

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