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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,934.25, 38,901.39 and 7,466.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,934.25, 38,901.39 and 7,466.25 is: 11,199.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,934.25 : 38,901.39 = 7,466.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,934.25/38,901.39 = 7,466.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,934.25x = 38,901.39 × 7,466.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,934.25x = 290,447,503.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,447,503.09/25,934.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,199.38

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