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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,343.48, 56,031.68 and 19,809

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,343.48, 56,031.68 and 19,809 is: 29,722.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,343.48 : 56,031.68 = 19,809 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,343.48/56,031.68 = 19,809/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,343.48x = 56,031.68 × 19,809
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,343.48x = 1,109,931,598.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,931,598.64/37,343.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,722.24

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