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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,957.23, 56,858.49 and 22,955.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,957.23, 56,858.49 and 22,955.22 is: 34,386.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,957.23 : 56,858.49 = 22,955.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,957.23/56,858.49 = 22,955.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,957.23x = 56,858.49 × 22,955.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,957.23x = 1,305,199,146.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,199,146.82/37,957.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,386.05

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