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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,106.76, 55,567.80 and 25,961.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,106.76, 55,567.80 and 25,961.30 is: 38,877.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,106.76 : 55,567.80 = 25,961.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,106.76/55,567.80 = 25,961.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,106.76x = 55,567.80 × 25,961.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,106.76x = 1,442,612,326.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,612,326.14/37,106.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,877.35

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