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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,166.79, 37,776.41 and 24,602.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,166.79, 37,776.41 and 24,602.01 is: 36,928.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,166.79 : 37,776.41 = 24,602.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,166.79/37,776.41 = 24,602.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,166.79x = 37,776.41 × 24,602.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,166.79x = 929,375,493.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,375,493.57/25,166.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,928.65

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