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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,960.98, 38,958.03 and 9,320.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,960.98, 38,958.03 and 9,320.67 is: 13,986.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,960.98 : 38,958.03 = 9,320.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,960.98/38,958.03 = 9,320.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,960.98x = 38,958.03 × 9,320.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,960.98x = 363,114,941.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,114,941.48/25,960.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,986.95

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