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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,674.94, 41,335.88 and 25,038.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,674.94, 41,335.88 and 25,038.36 is: 37,397.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,674.94 : 41,335.88 = 25,038.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,674.94/41,335.88 = 25,038.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,674.94x = 41,335.88 × 25,038.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,674.94x = 1,034,982,519.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,982,519.17/27,674.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,397.82

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