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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,022.53, 51,099.29 and 25,553.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,022.53, 51,099.29 and 25,553.54 is: 35,269.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,022.53 : 51,099.29 = 25,553.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,022.53/51,099.29 = 25,553.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,022.53x = 51,099.29 × 25,553.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,022.53x = 1,305,767,750.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,767,750.99/37,022.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,269.54

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