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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,663.52, 38,512.60 and 9,023.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,663.52, 38,512.60 and 9,023.65 is: 13,541.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,663.52 : 38,512.60 = 9,023.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,663.52/38,512.60 = 9,023.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,663.52x = 38,512.60 × 9,023.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,663.52x = 347,524,104.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,524,104.15/25,663.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,541.56

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