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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,293.29, 55,940.09 and 15,107.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,293.29, 55,940.09 and 15,107.09 is: 22,660.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,293.29 : 55,940.09 = 15,107.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,293.29/55,940.09 = 15,107.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,293.29x = 55,940.09 × 15,107.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,293.29x = 845,091,898.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,091,898.70/37,293.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,660.70

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