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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,834.96, 38,747.31 and 7,110.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,834.96, 38,747.31 and 7,110.15 is: 10,663.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,834.96 : 38,747.31 = 7,110.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,834.96/38,747.31 = 7,110.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,834.96x = 38,747.31 × 7,110.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,834.96x = 275,499,186.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,499,186.20/25,834.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,663.81

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