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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,671.98, 38,507.67 and 9,031.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,671.98, 38,507.67 and 9,031.95 is: 13,547.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,671.98 : 38,507.67 = 9,031.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,671.98/38,507.67 = 9,031.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,671.98x = 38,507.67 × 9,031.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,671.98x = 347,799,350.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,799,350.06/25,671.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,547.82

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