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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,326.72, 51,505.98 and 22,994.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,326.72, 51,505.98 and 22,994.04 is: 31,728.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,326.72 : 51,505.98 = 22,994.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,326.72/51,505.98 = 22,994.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,326.72x = 51,505.98 × 22,994.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,326.72x = 1,184,330,564.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,330,564.36/37,326.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,728.76

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