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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,533.92, 38,300.88 and 6,814.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,533.92, 38,300.88 and 6,814.02 is: 10,221.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,533.92 : 38,300.88 = 6,814.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,533.92/38,300.88 = 6,814.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,533.92x = 38,300.88 × 6,814.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,533.92x = 260,982,962.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,982,962.34/25,533.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,221.03

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