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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,713.02, 38,572.98 and 9,069.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,713.02, 38,572.98 and 9,069.14 is: 13,604.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,713.02 : 38,572.98 = 9,069.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,713.02/38,572.98 = 9,069.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,713.02x = 38,572.98 × 9,069.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,713.02x = 349,823,755.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,823,755.84/25,713.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,604.93

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