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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,465.09, 56,149.19 and 28,031.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,465.09, 56,149.19 and 28,031.09 is: 42,010.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,465.09 : 56,149.19 = 28,031.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,465.09/56,149.19 = 28,031.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,465.09x = 56,149.19 × 28,031.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,465.09x = 1,573,922,998.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,922,998.32/37,465.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,010.39

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