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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,803.56, 38,711.85 and 7,335.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,803.56, 38,711.85 and 7,335.56 is: 11,005.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,803.56 : 38,711.85 = 7,335.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,803.56/38,711.85 = 7,335.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,803.56x = 38,711.85 × 7,335.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,803.56x = 283,973,167.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,973,167.66/25,803.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,005.19

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