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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,969.20, 56,948.40 and 13,010.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,969.20, 56,948.40 and 13,010.40 is: 19,513.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,969.20 : 56,948.40 = 13,010.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,969.20/56,948.40 = 13,010.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,969.20x = 56,948.40 × 13,010.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,969.20x = 740,921,463.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,921,463.36/37,969.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,513.75

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