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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,547.94, 38,282.82 and 10,748.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,547.94, 38,282.82 and 10,748.76 is: 16,106.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,547.94 : 38,282.82 = 10,748.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,547.94/38,282.82 = 10,748.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,547.94x = 38,282.82 × 10,748.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,547.94x = 411,492,844.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,492,844.30/25,547.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,106.69

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