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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,096.76, 55,648.58 and 13,410.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,096.76, 55,648.58 and 13,410.24 is: 20,116.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,096.76 : 55,648.58 = 13,410.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,096.76/55,648.58 = 13,410.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,096.76x = 55,648.58 × 13,410.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,096.76x = 746,260,813.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,260,813.46/37,096.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,116.60

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