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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,010.68, 55,509.90 and 13,313.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,010.68, 55,509.90 and 13,313.44 is: 19,967.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,010.68 : 55,509.90 = 13,313.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,010.68/55,509.90 = 13,313.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,010.68x = 55,509.90 × 13,313.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,010.68x = 739,027,723.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,027,723.06/37,010.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,967.96

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