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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,804.56, 38,694.24 and 11,005.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,804.56, 38,694.24 and 11,005.32 is: 16,502.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,804.56 : 38,694.24 = 11,005.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,804.56/38,694.24 = 11,005.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,804.56x = 38,694.24 × 11,005.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,804.56x = 425,842,493.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,842,493.36/25,804.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,502.61

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