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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,672.73, 38,492.61 and 10,690.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,672.73, 38,492.61 and 10,690.22 is: 16,028.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,672.73 : 38,492.61 = 10,690.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,672.73/38,492.61 = 10,690.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,672.73x = 38,492.61 × 10,690.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,672.73x = 411,494,469.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,494,469.27/25,672.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,028.47

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