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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,847.39, 55,270.59 and 22,060.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,847.39, 55,270.59 and 22,060.39 is: 33,090.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,847.39 : 55,270.59 = 22,060.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,847.39/55,270.59 = 22,060.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,847.39x = 55,270.59 × 22,060.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,847.39x = 1,219,290,770.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219,290,770.93/36,847.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,090.29

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