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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,922.20, 38,888.79 and 14,682.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,922.20, 38,888.79 and 14,682.82 is: 22,027.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,922.20 : 38,888.79 = 14,682.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,922.20/38,888.79 = 14,682.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,922.20x = 38,888.79 × 14,682.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,922.20x = 570,997,103.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,997,103.59/25,922.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,027.34

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