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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,031.97, 51,127.97 and 33,046.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,031.97, 51,127.97 and 33,046.23 is: 45,625.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,031.97 : 51,127.97 = 33,046.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,031.97/51,127.97 = 33,046.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,031.97x = 51,127.97 × 33,046.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,031.97x = 1,689,586,656.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,689,586,656.05/37,031.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,625.08

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