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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,592.98, 38,371.29 and 9,784.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,592.98, 38,371.29 and 9,784.69 is: 14,670.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,592.98 : 38,371.29 = 9,784.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,592.98/38,371.29 = 9,784.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,592.98x = 38,371.29 × 9,784.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,592.98x = 375,451,177.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,451,177.55/25,592.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,670.08

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