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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,595.63, 51,877.02 and 22,482.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,595.63, 51,877.02 and 22,482.77 is: 31,023.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,595.63 : 51,877.02 = 22,482.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,595.63/51,877.02 = 22,482.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,595.63x = 51,877.02 × 22,482.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,595.63x = 1,166,338,933.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,338,933.87/37,595.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,023.26

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