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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,362.88, 37,785.96 and 25,889.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,362.88, 37,785.96 and 25,889.76 is: 35,751.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,362.88 : 37,785.96 = 25,889.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,362.88/37,785.96 = 25,889.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,362.88x = 37,785.96 × 25,889.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,362.88x = 978,269,435.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,269,435.77/27,362.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,751.70

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