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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,476.94, 37,952.73 and 24,703.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,476.94, 37,952.73 and 24,703.12 is: 36,799.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,476.94 : 37,952.73 = 24,703.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,476.94/37,952.73 = 24,703.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,476.94x = 37,952.73 × 24,703.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,476.94x = 937,550,843.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,550,843.52/25,476.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,799.98

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