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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,954.23, 55,482.67 and 25,682.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,954.23, 55,482.67 and 25,682.97 is: 38,560.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,954.23 : 55,482.67 = 25,682.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,954.23/55,482.67 = 25,682.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,954.23x = 55,482.67 × 25,682.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,954.23x = 1,424,959,989.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424,959,989.29/36,954.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,560.14

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