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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,164.97, 51,270.93 and 22,058.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,164.97, 51,270.93 and 22,058.29 is: 30,430.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,164.97 : 51,270.93 = 22,058.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,164.97/51,270.93 = 22,058.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,164.97x = 51,270.93 × 22,058.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,164.97x = 1,130,949,042.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,949,042.51/37,164.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,430.51

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