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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,855.81, 41,789.16 and 25,067.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,855.81, 41,789.16 and 25,067.34 is: 37,605.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,855.81 : 41,789.16 = 25,067.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,855.81/41,789.16 = 25,067.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,855.81x = 41,789.16 × 25,067.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,855.81x = 1,047,543,082.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,543,082.03/27,855.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,605.91

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