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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,149.26, 55,723.70 and 9,069.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,149.26, 55,723.70 and 9,069.47 is: 13,604.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,149.26 : 55,723.70 = 9,069.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,149.26/55,723.70 = 9,069.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,149.26x = 55,723.70 × 9,069.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,149.26x = 505,384,101.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,384,101.47/37,149.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,604.15

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