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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,767.84, 38,666.35 and 10,975.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,767.84, 38,666.35 and 10,975.22 is: 16,469.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,767.84 : 38,666.35 = 10,975.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,767.84/38,666.35 = 10,975.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,767.84x = 38,666.35 × 10,975.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,767.84x = 424,371,697.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,371,697.85/25,767.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,469.04

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