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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,867.08, 38,799.54 and 7,399.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,867.08, 38,799.54 and 7,399.08 is: 11,098.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,867.08 : 38,799.54 = 7,399.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,867.08/38,799.54 = 7,399.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,867.08x = 38,799.54 × 7,399.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,867.08x = 287,080,900.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,080,900.42/25,867.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,098.31

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