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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,254.06, 51,410.80 and 22,143.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,254.06, 51,410.80 and 22,143.78 is: 30,558.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,254.06 : 51,410.80 = 22,143.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,254.06/51,410.80 = 22,143.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,254.06x = 51,410.80 × 22,143.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,254.06x = 1,138,429,444.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,429,444.82/37,254.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,558.53

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