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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,759.84, 38,582.67 and 19,792.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,759.84, 38,582.67 and 19,792.80 is: 29,645.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,759.84 : 38,582.67 = 19,792.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,759.84/38,582.67 = 19,792.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,759.84x = 38,582.67 × 19,792.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,759.84x = 763,659,189.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,659,189.42/25,759.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,645.34

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