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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,719.23, 38,569.05 and 9,076.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,719.23, 38,569.05 and 9,076.16 is: 13,610.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,719.23 : 38,569.05 = 9,076.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,719.23/38,569.05 = 9,076.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,719.23x = 38,569.05 × 9,076.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,719.23x = 350,058,676.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,058,676.00/25,719.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,610.78

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