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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,113.23, 55,669.96 and 9,033.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,113.23, 55,669.96 and 9,033.29 is: 13,549.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,113.23 : 55,669.96 = 9,033.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,113.23/55,669.96 = 9,033.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,113.23x = 55,669.96 × 9,033.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,113.23x = 502,882,809.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,882,809.27/37,113.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,549.96

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