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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,069.92, 55,607.94 and 10,774.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,069.92, 55,607.94 and 10,774.62 is: 16,162.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,069.92 : 55,607.94 = 10,774.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,069.92/55,607.94 = 10,774.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,069.92x = 55,607.94 × 10,774.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,069.92x = 599,154,422.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,154,422.48/37,069.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,162.82

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