Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83,776, 125,664 and 25,408
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 83,776, 125,664 and 25,408 is: 38,112
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
83,776 : 125,664 = 25,408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
83,776/125,664 = 25,408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
83,776x = 125,664 × 25,408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
83,776x = 3,192,870,912 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,192,870,912/83,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,112
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