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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,891.92, 38,754.33 and 13,394.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,891.92, 38,754.33 and 13,394.73 is: 20,048.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,891.92 : 38,754.33 = 13,394.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,891.92/38,754.33 = 13,394.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,891.92x = 38,754.33 × 13,394.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,891.92x = 519,103,786.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,103,786.68/25,891.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,048.87

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