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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,607.58, 51,896.68 and 22,508.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,607.58, 51,896.68 and 22,508.56 is: 31,060.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,607.58 : 51,896.68 = 22,508.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,607.58/51,896.68 = 22,508.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,607.58x = 51,896.68 × 22,508.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,607.58x = 1,168,119,535.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,119,535.58/37,607.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,060.75

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