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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,908.31, 52,296.81 and 22,792.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,908.31, 52,296.81 and 22,792.22 is: 31,443.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,908.31 : 52,296.81 = 22,792.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,908.31/52,296.81 = 22,792.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,908.31x = 52,296.81 × 22,792.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,908.31x = 1,191,960,398.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,960,398.82/37,908.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,443.25

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