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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,112.78, 51,213.47 and 22,006.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,112.78, 51,213.47 and 22,006.89 is: 30,368.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,112.78 : 51,213.47 = 22,006.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,112.78/51,213.47 = 22,006.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,112.78x = 51,213.47 × 22,006.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,112.78x = 1,127,049,090.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,049,090.77/37,112.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,368.22

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