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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,792.86, 38,724.93 and 13,323.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,792.86, 38,724.93 and 13,323.18 is: 20,003.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,792.86 : 38,724.93 = 13,323.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,792.86/38,724.93 = 13,323.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,792.86x = 38,724.93 × 13,323.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,792.86x = 515,939,212.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,939,212.88/25,792.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,003.18

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