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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,967.94, 52,391.88 and 22,055.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,967.94, 52,391.88 and 22,055.76 is: 30,434.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,967.94 : 52,391.88 = 22,055.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,967.94/52,391.88 = 22,055.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,967.94x = 52,391.88 × 22,055.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,967.94x = 1,155,542,731.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,542,731.23/37,967.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,434.70

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