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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,841.16, 38,767.68 and 9,202.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,841.16, 38,767.68 and 9,202.14 is: 13,805.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,841.16 : 38,767.68 = 9,202.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,841.16/38,767.68 = 9,202.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,841.16x = 38,767.68 × 9,202.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,841.16x = 356,745,618.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,745,618.84/25,841.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,805.33

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