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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,975.80, 38,967.89 and 9,113.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,975.80, 38,967.89 and 9,113.49 is: 13,671.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,975.80 : 38,967.89 = 9,113.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,975.80/38,967.89 = 9,113.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,975.80x = 38,967.89 × 9,113.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,975.80x = 355,133,430.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,133,430.27/25,975.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,671.70

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