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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,955.64, 55,293.72 and 22,673.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,955.64, 55,293.72 and 22,673.12 is: 33,923.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,955.64 : 55,293.72 = 22,673.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,955.64/55,293.72 = 22,673.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,955.64x = 55,293.72 × 22,673.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,955.64x = 1,253,681,148.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,681,148.81/36,955.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,923.95

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