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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,281.67, 51,450.12 and 21,369.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,281.67, 51,450.12 and 21,369.19 is: 29,490.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,281.67 : 51,450.12 = 21,369.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,281.67/51,450.12 = 21,369.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,281.67x = 51,450.12 × 21,369.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,281.67x = 1,099,447,389.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,447,389.80/37,281.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,490.29

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