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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,155.58, 37,635.81 and 18,151.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,155.58, 37,635.81 and 18,151.72 is: 27,157.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,155.58 : 37,635.81 = 18,151.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,155.58/37,635.81 = 18,151.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,155.58x = 37,635.81 × 18,151.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,155.58x = 683,154,685.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,154,685.09/25,155.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,157.18

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