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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,744.08, 56,615.91 and 9,664.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,744.08, 56,615.91 and 9,664.08 is: 14,496.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,744.08 : 56,615.91 = 9,664.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,744.08/56,615.91 = 9,664.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,744.08x = 56,615.91 × 9,664.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,744.08x = 547,140,400.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,140,400.43/37,744.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,496.06

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