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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,565.55, 41,332.68 and 25,214.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,565.55, 41,332.68 and 25,214.52 is: 37,807.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,565.55 : 41,332.68 = 25,214.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,565.55/41,332.68 = 25,214.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,565.55x = 41,332.68 × 25,214.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,565.55x = 1,042,183,841.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,183,841.51/27,565.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,807.48

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