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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,730, 56,620.92 and 13,106

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,730, 56,620.92 and 13,106 is: 19,668.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,730 : 56,620.92 = 13,106 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,730/56,620.92 = 13,106/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,730x = 56,620.92 × 13,106
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,730x = 742,073,777.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,073,777.52/37,730
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,668.00

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