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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,984.51, 38,976.76 and 6,263.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,984.51, 38,976.76 and 6,263.09 is: 9,394.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,984.51 : 38,976.76 = 6,263.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,984.51/38,976.76 = 6,263.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,984.51x = 38,976.76 × 6,263.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,984.51x = 244,114,914.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,114,914.90/25,984.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,394.63

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