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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,007.68, 51,068.46 and 21,093.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,007.68, 51,068.46 and 21,093.62 is: 29,107.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,007.68 : 51,068.46 = 21,093.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,007.68/51,068.46 = 21,093.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,007.68x = 51,068.46 × 21,093.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,007.68x = 1,077,218,689.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,218,689.23/37,007.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,107.98

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