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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,563.54, 38,361.30 and 9,769.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,563.54, 38,361.30 and 9,769.92 is: 14,660.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,563.54 : 38,361.30 = 9,769.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,563.54/38,361.30 = 9,769.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,563.54x = 38,361.30 × 9,769.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,563.54x = 374,786,832.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,786,832.10/25,563.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,660.99

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