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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,115.67, 55,664.97 and 22,127.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,115.67, 55,664.97 and 22,127.02 is: 33,185.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,115.67 : 55,664.97 = 22,127.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,115.67/55,664.97 = 22,127.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,115.67x = 55,664.97 × 22,127.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,115.67x = 1,231,699,793.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,699,793.85/37,115.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,185.44

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