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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,094.21, 37,635.32 and 7,320.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,094.21, 37,635.32 and 7,320.26 is: 10,978.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,094.21 : 37,635.32 = 7,320.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,094.21/37,635.32 = 7,320.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,094.21x = 37,635.32 × 7,320.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,094.21x = 275,500,439.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,500,439.97/25,094.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,978.65

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