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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,566.51, 38,349.93 and 8,926.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,566.51, 38,349.93 and 8,926.55 is: 13,389.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,566.51 : 38,349.93 = 8,926.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,566.51/38,349.93 = 8,926.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,566.51x = 38,349.93 × 8,926.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,566.51x = 342,332,375.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,332,375.89/25,566.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,389.88

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