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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,347.48, 56,021.22 and 25,625.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,347.48, 56,021.22 and 25,625.16 is: 38,437.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,347.48 : 56,021.22 = 25,625.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,347.48/56,021.22 = 25,625.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,347.48x = 56,021.22 × 25,625.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,347.48x = 1,435,552,725.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,552,725.90/37,347.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,437.74

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