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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,975.69, 38,963.55 and 6,254.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,975.69, 38,963.55 and 6,254.24 is: 9,381.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,975.69 : 38,963.55 = 6,254.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,975.69/38,963.55 = 6,254.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,975.69x = 38,963.55 × 6,254.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,975.69x = 243,687,392.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,687,392.95/25,975.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,381.36

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