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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,936.65, 38,895.48 and 9,292.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,936.65, 38,895.48 and 9,292.23 is: 13,934.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,936.65 : 38,895.48 = 9,292.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,936.65/38,895.48 = 9,292.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,936.65x = 38,895.48 × 9,292.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,936.65x = 361,425,746.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,425,746.12/25,936.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,934.94

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