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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,992.34, 38,988.14 and 6,270.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,992.34, 38,988.14 and 6,270.73 is: 9,406.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,992.34 : 38,988.14 = 6,270.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,992.34/38,988.14 = 6,270.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,992.34x = 38,988.14 × 6,270.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,992.34x = 244,483,970.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,483,970.32/25,992.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,406.00

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