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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,907.22, 38,856.71 and 9,264.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,907.22, 38,856.71 and 9,264.15 is: 13,894.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,907.22 : 38,856.71 = 9,264.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,907.22/38,856.71 = 9,264.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,907.22x = 38,856.71 × 9,264.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,907.22x = 359,974,413.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,974,413.11/25,907.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,894.75

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