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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,762.83, 38,644.34 and 9,123.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,762.83, 38,644.34 and 9,123.06 is: 13,684.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,762.83 : 38,644.34 = 9,123.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,762.83/38,644.34 = 9,123.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,762.83x = 38,644.34 × 9,123.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,762.83x = 352,554,586.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,554,586.87/25,762.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,684.62

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