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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,656.54, 52,020.10 and 30,092.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,656.54, 52,020.10 and 30,092.96 is: 41,571.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,656.54 : 52,020.10 = 30,092.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,656.54/52,020.10 = 30,092.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,656.54x = 52,020.10 × 30,092.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,656.54x = 1,565,438,788.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,438,788.50/37,656.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,571.50

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