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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,614.28, 56,460.30 and 23,773

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,614.28, 56,460.30 and 23,773 is: 35,684.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,614.28 : 56,460.30 = 23,773 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,614.28/56,460.30 = 23,773/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,614.28x = 56,460.30 × 23,773
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,614.28x = 1,342,230,711.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,230,711.90/37,614.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,684.07

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