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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,773.12, 38,674.53 and 13,926.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,773.12, 38,674.53 and 13,926.92 is: 20,898.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,773.12 : 38,674.53 = 13,926.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,773.12/38,674.53 = 13,926.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,773.12x = 38,674.53 × 13,926.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,773.12x = 538,616,891.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,616,891.97/25,773.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,898.40

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