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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,763.91, 54,886.97 and 25,462.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,763.91, 54,886.97 and 25,462.25 is: 35,146.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,763.91 : 54,886.97 = 25,462.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,763.91/54,886.97 = 25,462.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,763.91x = 54,886.97 × 25,462.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,763.91x = 1,397,545,952.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,545,952.76/39,763.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,146.09

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