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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,984.73, 38,973.45 and 9,342.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,984.73, 38,973.45 and 9,342.27 is: 14,012.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,984.73 : 38,973.45 = 9,342.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,984.73/38,973.45 = 9,342.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,984.73x = 38,973.45 × 9,342.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,984.73x = 364,100,527.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,100,527.77/25,984.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,012.09

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