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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,476.58, 37,956.60 and 24,221.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,476.58, 37,956.60 and 24,221.82 is: 36,087.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,476.58 : 37,956.60 = 24,221.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,476.58/37,956.60 = 24,221.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,476.58x = 37,956.60 × 24,221.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,476.58x = 919,377,933.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,377,933.01/25,476.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,087.18

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