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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,667.57, 38,501.58 and 9,027.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,667.57, 38,501.58 and 9,027.73 is: 13,541.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,667.57 : 38,501.58 = 9,027.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,667.57/38,501.58 = 9,027.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,667.57x = 38,501.58 × 9,027.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,667.57x = 347,581,791.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,581,791.73/25,667.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,541.67

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