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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,960.76, 38,936.44 and 9,096.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,960.76, 38,936.44 and 9,096.28 is: 13,642.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,960.76 : 38,936.44 = 9,096.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,960.76/38,936.44 = 9,096.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,960.76x = 38,936.44 × 9,096.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,960.76x = 354,176,760.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,176,760.44/25,960.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,642.77

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