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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,967.94, 52,395.12 and 22,052.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,967.94, 52,395.12 and 22,052.52 is: 30,432.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,967.94 : 52,395.12 = 22,052.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,967.94/52,395.12 = 22,052.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,967.94x = 52,395.12 × 22,052.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,967.94x = 1,155,444,431.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,444,431.70/37,967.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,432.11

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