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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,739.19, 38,617.90 and 9,094.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,739.19, 38,617.90 and 9,094.91 is: 13,645.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,739.19 : 38,617.90 = 9,094.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,739.19/38,617.90 = 9,094.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,739.19x = 38,617.90 × 9,094.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,739.19x = 351,226,109.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,226,109.06/25,739.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,645.58

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