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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,162.61, 51,291.47 and 22,063.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,162.61, 51,291.47 and 22,063.55 is: 30,451.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,162.61 : 51,291.47 = 22,063.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,162.61/51,291.47 = 22,063.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,162.61x = 51,291.47 × 22,063.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,162.61x = 1,131,671,711.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,671,711.62/37,162.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,451.89

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