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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,753.92, 38,636.67 and 13,907.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,753.92, 38,636.67 and 13,907.43 is: 20,864.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,753.92 : 38,636.67 = 13,907.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,753.92/38,636.67 = 13,907.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,753.92x = 38,636.67 × 13,907.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,753.92x = 537,336,783.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,336,783.46/25,753.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,864.27

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