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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,697.22, 38,548.39 and 6,977.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,697.22, 38,548.39 and 6,977.55 is: 10,467.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,697.22 : 38,548.39 = 6,977.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,697.22/38,548.39 = 6,977.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,697.22x = 38,548.39 × 6,977.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,697.22x = 268,973,318.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,973,318.64/25,697.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,467.02

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