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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,906.92, 56,879.58 and 25,569

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,906.92, 56,879.58 and 25,569 is: 38,366.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,906.92 : 56,879.58 = 25,569 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,906.92/56,879.58 = 25,569/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,906.92x = 56,879.58 × 25,569
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,906.92x = 1,454,353,981.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,353,981.02/37,906.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,366.45

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