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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,730.65, 55,095.98 and 25,066.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,730.65, 55,095.98 and 25,066.65 is: 37,599.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,730.65 : 55,095.98 = 25,066.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,730.65/55,095.98 = 25,066.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,730.65x = 55,095.98 × 25,066.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,730.65x = 1,381,071,521.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,071,521.73/36,730.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,599.98

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