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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,963.54, 55,474.07 and 25,797.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,963.54, 55,474.07 and 25,797.69 is: 38,716.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,963.54 : 55,474.07 = 25,797.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,963.54/55,474.07 = 25,797.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,963.54x = 55,474.07 × 25,797.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,963.54x = 1,431,102,731.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,102,731.91/36,963.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,716.60

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