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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,148.64, 55,709.10 and 14,954.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,148.64, 55,709.10 and 14,954.52 is: 22,426.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,148.64 : 55,709.10 = 14,954.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,148.64/55,709.10 = 14,954.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,148.64x = 55,709.10 × 14,954.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,148.64x = 833,102,850.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,102,850.13/37,148.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,426.20

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