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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,954.88, 52,377.54 and 22,043.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,954.88, 52,377.54 and 22,043.24 is: 30,419.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,954.88 : 52,377.54 = 22,043.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,954.88/52,377.54 = 22,043.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,954.88x = 52,377.54 × 22,043.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,954.88x = 1,154,570,684.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,570,684.83/37,954.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,419.56

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