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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,676.76, 38,498.67 and 10,694.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,676.76, 38,498.67 and 10,694.28 is: 16,034.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,676.76 : 38,498.67 = 10,694.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,676.76/38,498.67 = 10,694.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,676.76x = 38,498.67 × 10,694.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,676.76x = 411,715,556.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,715,556.61/25,676.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,034.56

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