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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,976.03, 38,963.97 and 6,254.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,976.03, 38,963.97 and 6,254.55 is: 9,381.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,976.03 : 38,963.97 = 6,254.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,976.03/38,963.97 = 6,254.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,976.03x = 38,963.97 × 6,254.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,976.03x = 243,702,098.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,702,098.56/25,976.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,381.81

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