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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,832.08, 52,206.24 and 21,064

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,832.08, 52,206.24 and 21,064 is: 29,067.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,832.08 : 52,206.24 = 21,064 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,832.08/52,206.24 = 21,064/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,832.08x = 52,206.24 × 21,064
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,832.08x = 1,099,672,239.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,672,239.36/37,832.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,067.19

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