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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,270.61, 55,905.91 and 25,548.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,270.61, 55,905.91 and 25,548.29 is: 38,322.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,270.61 : 55,905.91 = 25,548.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,270.61/55,905.91 = 25,548.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,270.61x = 55,905.91 × 25,548.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,270.61x = 1,428,300,057.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,428,300,057.99/37,270.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,322.43

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