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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,064.78, 55,542.19 and 19,481.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,064.78, 55,542.19 and 19,481.30 is: 29,193.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,064.78 : 55,542.19 = 19,481.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,064.78/55,542.19 = 19,481.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,064.78x = 55,542.19 × 19,481.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,064.78x = 1,082,034,066.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,034,066.05/37,064.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,193.05

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