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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,327.67, 51,564.43 and 25,991.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,327.67, 51,564.43 and 25,991.49 is: 35,904.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,327.67 : 51,564.43 = 25,991.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,327.67/51,564.43 = 25,991.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,327.67x = 51,564.43 × 25,991.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,327.67x = 1,340,236,366.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,236,366.70/37,327.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,904.63

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