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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,809.20, 38,656.20 and 19,946.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,809.20, 38,656.20 and 19,946.80 is: 29,875.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,809.20 : 38,656.20 = 19,946.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,809.20/38,656.20 = 19,946.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,809.20x = 38,656.20 × 19,946.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,809.20x = 771,067,490.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,067,490.16/25,809.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,875.68

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