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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,967.29, 52,385.91 and 22,042.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,967.29, 52,385.91 and 22,042.28 is: 30,413.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,967.29 : 52,385.91 = 22,042.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,967.29/52,385.91 = 22,042.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,967.29x = 52,385.91 × 22,042.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,967.29x = 1,154,704,944.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,704,944.58/37,967.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,413.15

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