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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,002.91, 36,994.19 and 25,993.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,002.91, 36,994.19 and 25,993.02 is: 35,610.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,002.91 : 36,994.19 = 25,993.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,002.91/36,994.19 = 25,993.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,002.91x = 36,994.19 × 25,993.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,002.91x = 961,590,720.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,590,720.55/27,002.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,610.63

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