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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,814.63, 38,721.94 and 7,346.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,814.63, 38,721.94 and 7,346.63 is: 11,019.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,814.63 : 38,721.94 = 7,346.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,814.63/38,721.94 = 7,346.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,814.63x = 38,721.94 × 7,346.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,814.63x = 284,475,766.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,475,766.06/25,814.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,019.94

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