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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,990.26, 38,985.05 and 6,268.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,990.26, 38,985.05 and 6,268.67 is: 9,402.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,990.26 : 38,985.05 = 6,268.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,990.26/38,985.05 = 6,268.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,990.26x = 38,985.05 × 6,268.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,990.26x = 244,384,413.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,384,413.38/25,990.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,402.92

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