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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,511.67, 51,784.91 and 28,994.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,511.67, 51,784.91 and 28,994.55 is: 40,027.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,511.67 : 51,784.91 = 28,994.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,511.67/51,784.91 = 28,994.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,511.67x = 51,784.91 × 28,994.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,511.67x = 1,501,480,162.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501,480,162.24/37,511.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,027.01

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