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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,755.89, 56,660.97 and 14,066.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,755.89, 56,660.97 and 14,066.70 is: 21,110.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,755.89 : 56,660.97 = 14,066.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,755.89/56,660.97 = 14,066.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,755.89x = 56,660.97 × 14,066.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,755.89x = 797,032,866.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,032,866.70/37,755.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,110.16

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