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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,644.28, 51,955.95 and 25,703.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,644.28, 51,955.95 and 25,703.26 is: 35,475.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,644.28 : 51,955.95 = 25,703.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,644.28/51,955.95 = 25,703.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,644.28x = 51,955.95 × 25,703.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,644.28x = 1,335,437,291.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335,437,291.40/37,644.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,475.17

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