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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,670.26, 38,523.82 and 10,883.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,670.26, 38,523.82 and 10,883.32 is: 16,332.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,670.26 : 38,523.82 = 10,883.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,670.26/38,523.82 = 10,883.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,670.26x = 38,523.82 × 10,883.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,670.26x = 419,267,060.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,267,060.68/25,670.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,332.79

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