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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,327.76, 51,609.90 and 35,675.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,327.76, 51,609.90 and 35,675.36 is: 49,325.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,327.76 : 51,609.90 = 35,675.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,327.76/51,609.90 = 35,675.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,327.76x = 51,609.90 × 35,675.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,327.76x = 1,841,201,762.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,841,201,762.06/37,327.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,325.27

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