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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,905.92, 38,858.88 and 10,323.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,905.92, 38,858.88 and 10,323.68 is: 15,485.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,905.92 : 38,858.88 = 10,323.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,905.92/38,858.88 = 10,323.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,905.92x = 38,858.88 × 10,323.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,905.92x = 401,166,642.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,166,642.28/25,905.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,485.52

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