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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,792.68, 38,703.33 and 13,946.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,792.68, 38,703.33 and 13,946.16 is: 20,926.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,792.68 : 38,703.33 = 13,946.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,792.68/38,703.33 = 13,946.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,792.68x = 38,703.33 × 13,946.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,792.68x = 539,762,832.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,762,832.71/25,792.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,926.98

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