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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,955.96, 38,946.24 and 13,469.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,955.96, 38,946.24 and 13,469.34 is: 20,210.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,955.96 : 38,946.24 = 13,469.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,955.96/38,946.24 = 13,469.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,955.96x = 38,946.24 × 13,469.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,955.96x = 524,580,148.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,580,148.28/25,955.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,210.39

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