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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,884.76, 38,828.01 and 7,163.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,884.76, 38,828.01 and 7,163.23 is: 10,745.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,884.76 : 38,828.01 = 7,163.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,884.76/38,828.01 = 7,163.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,884.76x = 38,828.01 × 7,163.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,884.76x = 278,133,966.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,133,966.07/25,884.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,745.09

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