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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,168.92, 55,674.41 and 25,168.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,168.92, 55,674.41 and 25,168.37 is: 37,699.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,168.92 : 55,674.41 = 25,168.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,168.92/55,674.41 = 25,168.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,168.92x = 55,674.41 × 25,168.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,168.92x = 1,401,233,948.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,233,948.30/37,168.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,699.07

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