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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,150.08, 55,724.91 and 9,070.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,150.08, 55,724.91 and 9,070.28 is: 13,605.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,150.08 : 55,724.91 = 9,070.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,150.08/55,724.91 = 9,070.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,150.08x = 55,724.91 × 9,070.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,150.08x = 505,440,536.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,440,536.67/37,150.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,605.37

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