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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,954.17, 52,384.73 and 22,037.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,954.17, 52,384.73 and 22,037.67 is: 30,416.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,954.17 : 52,384.73 = 22,037.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,954.17/52,384.73 = 22,037.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,954.17x = 52,384.73 × 22,037.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,954.17x = 1,154,437,282.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,437,282.59/37,954.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,416.61

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