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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,943.74, 55,415.16 and 25,068.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,943.74, 55,415.16 and 25,068.09 is: 37,601.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,943.74 : 55,415.16 = 25,068.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,943.74/55,415.16 = 25,068.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,943.74x = 55,415.16 × 25,068.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,943.74x = 1,389,152,218.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,152,218.24/36,943.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,601.83

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