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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,627.80, 38,441.70 and 13,963.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,627.80, 38,441.70 and 13,963.80 is: 20,945.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,627.80 : 38,441.70 = 13,963.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,627.80/38,441.70 = 13,963.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,627.80x = 38,441.70 × 13,963.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,627.80x = 536,792,210.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,792,210.46/25,627.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,945.70

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