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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,782.13, 38,675.22 and 10,991.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,782.13, 38,675.22 and 10,991.16 is: 16,487.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,782.13 : 38,675.22 = 10,991.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,782.13/38,675.22 = 10,991.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,782.13x = 38,675.22 × 10,991.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,782.13x = 425,085,551.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,085,551.66/25,782.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,487.60

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