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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,906.22, 38,855.19 and 9,263.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,906.22, 38,855.19 and 9,263.15 is: 13,893.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,906.22 : 38,855.19 = 9,263.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,906.22/38,855.19 = 9,263.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,906.22x = 38,855.19 × 9,263.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,906.22x = 359,921,453.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,921,453.25/25,906.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,893.24

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