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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,265.67, 51,432.59 and 21,954.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,265.67, 51,432.59 and 21,954.69 is: 30,300.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,265.67 : 51,432.59 = 21,954.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,265.67/51,432.59 = 21,954.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,265.67x = 51,432.59 × 21,954.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,265.67x = 1,129,186,624.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,186,624.23/37,265.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,300.99

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