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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,464.62, 56,196.97 and 11,168.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,464.62, 56,196.97 and 11,168.71 is: 16,753.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,464.62 : 56,196.97 = 11,168.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,464.62/56,196.97 = 11,168.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,464.62x = 56,196.97 × 11,168.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,464.62x = 627,647,492.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,647,492.39/37,464.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,753.07

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