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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,750.77, 38,617.92 and 13,269.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,750.77, 38,617.92 and 13,269.15 is: 19,899.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,750.77 : 38,617.92 = 13,269.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,750.77/38,617.92 = 13,269.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,750.77x = 38,617.92 × 13,269.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,750.77x = 512,426,973.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,426,973.17/25,750.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,899.48

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