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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,802.54, 52,167.84 and 21,035.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,802.54, 52,167.84 and 21,035.54 is: 29,029.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,802.54 : 52,167.84 = 21,035.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,802.54/52,167.84 = 21,035.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,802.54x = 52,167.84 × 21,035.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,802.54x = 1,097,378,685.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,378,685.03/37,802.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,029.23

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