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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,797.10, 38,645.97 and 21,891.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,797.10, 38,645.97 and 21,891.82 is: 32,795.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,797.10 : 38,645.97 = 21,891.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,797.10/38,645.97 = 21,891.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,797.10x = 38,645.97 × 21,891.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,797.10x = 846,030,618.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,030,618.97/25,797.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,795.57

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