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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,797.90, 38,698.83 and 11,006.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,797.90, 38,698.83 and 11,006.94 is: 16,511.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,797.90 : 38,698.83 = 11,006.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,797.90/38,698.83 = 11,006.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,797.90x = 38,698.83 × 11,006.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,797.90x = 425,955,699.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,955,699.88/25,797.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,511.25

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