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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,550.92, 38,266.92 and 24,664.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,550.92, 38,266.92 and 24,664.16 is: 36,938.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,550.92 : 38,266.92 = 24,664.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,550.92/38,266.92 = 24,664.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,550.92x = 38,266.92 × 24,664.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,550.92x = 943,821,437.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,821,437.59/25,550.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,938.84

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