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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,175.67, 60,254.83 and 25,364.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,175.67, 60,254.83 and 25,364.82 is: 38,041.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,175.67 : 60,254.83 = 25,364.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,175.67/60,254.83 = 25,364.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,175.67x = 60,254.83 × 25,364.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,175.67x = 1,528,352,917.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,528,352,917.08/40,175.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,041.75

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