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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,153.61, 54,313.66 and 25,649.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,153.61, 54,313.66 and 25,649.71 is: 38,533.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,153.61 : 54,313.66 = 25,649.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,153.61/54,313.66 = 25,649.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,153.61x = 54,313.66 × 25,649.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,153.61x = 1,393,129,628.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393,129,628.04/36,153.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,533.62

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