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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,803.21, 38,704.62 and 7,083.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,803.21, 38,704.62 and 7,083.18 is: 10,624.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,803.21 : 38,704.62 = 7,083.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,803.21/38,704.62 = 7,083.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,803.21x = 38,704.62 × 7,083.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,803.21x = 274,151,777.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,151,777.01/25,803.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,624.71

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