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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,522, 56,302.44 and 19,054

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,522, 56,302.44 and 19,054 is: 28,590.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,522 : 56,302.44 = 19,054 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,522/56,302.44 = 19,054/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,522x = 56,302.44 × 19,054
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,522x = 1,072,786,691.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,786,691.76/37,522
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,590.87

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