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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,088.93, 37,636.13 and 11,042.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,088.93, 37,636.13 and 11,042.92 is: 16,565.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,088.93 : 37,636.13 = 11,042.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,088.93/37,636.13 = 11,042.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,088.93x = 37,636.13 × 11,042.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,088.93x = 415,612,717.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,612,717.49/25,088.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,565.58

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