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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,753.48, 38,564.88 and 21,582.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,753.48, 38,564.88 and 21,582.52 is: 32,319.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,753.48 : 38,564.88 = 21,582.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,753.48/38,564.88 = 21,582.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,753.48x = 38,564.88 × 21,582.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,753.48x = 832,327,293.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,327,293.90/25,753.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,319.02

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