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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,908.08, 38,875.08 and 12,745.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,908.08, 38,875.08 and 12,745.04 is: 19,123.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,908.08 : 38,875.08 = 12,745.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,908.08/38,875.08 = 12,745.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,908.08x = 38,875.08 × 12,745.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,908.08x = 495,464,449.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,464,449.60/25,908.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,123.94

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