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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,347.80, 56,032.58 and 11,053.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,347.80, 56,032.58 and 11,053.24 is: 16,583.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,347.80 : 56,032.58 = 11,053.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,347.80/56,032.58 = 11,053.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,347.80x = 56,032.58 × 11,053.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,347.80x = 619,341,554.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,341,554.56/37,347.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,583.08

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