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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,772.64, 38,673.33 and 13,926.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,772.64, 38,673.33 and 13,926.18 is: 20,897.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,772.64 : 38,673.33 = 13,926.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,772.64/38,673.33 = 13,926.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,772.64x = 38,673.33 × 13,926.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,772.64x = 538,571,754.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,571,754.78/25,772.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,897.03

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