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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,920.74, 52,333.20 and 22,005.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,920.74, 52,333.20 and 22,005.18 is: 30,368.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,920.74 : 52,333.20 = 22,005.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,920.74/52,333.20 = 22,005.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,920.74x = 52,333.20 × 22,005.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,920.74x = 1,151,601,485.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,601,485.98/37,920.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,368.65

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