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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,827.55, 38,734.92 and 7,106.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,827.55, 38,734.92 and 7,106.67 is: 10,658.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,827.55 : 38,734.92 = 7,106.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,827.55/38,734.92 = 7,106.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,827.55x = 38,734.92 × 7,106.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,827.55x = 275,276,293.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,276,293.92/25,827.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,658.24

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