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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,762.91, 38,652.66 and 10,984.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,762.91, 38,652.66 and 10,984.46 is: 16,480.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,762.91 : 38,652.66 = 10,984.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,762.91/38,652.66 = 10,984.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,762.91x = 38,652.66 × 10,984.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,762.91x = 424,578,404.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,578,404.40/25,762.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,480.22

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