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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,161.48, 51,266.10 and 22,054.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,161.48, 51,266.10 and 22,054.78 is: 30,425.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,161.48 : 51,266.10 = 22,054.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,161.48/51,266.10 = 22,054.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,161.48x = 51,266.10 × 22,054.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,161.48x = 1,130,662,190.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,662,190.35/37,161.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,425.65

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