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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,635.58, 41,437.58 and 25,284.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,635.58, 41,437.58 and 25,284.56 is: 37,912.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,635.58 : 41,437.58 = 25,284.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,635.58/41,437.58 = 25,284.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,635.58x = 41,437.58 × 25,284.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,635.58x = 1,047,730,644.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,730,644.15/27,635.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,912.38

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