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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,969.67, 56,954.57 and 13,009.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,969.67, 56,954.57 and 13,009.92 is: 19,514.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,969.67 : 56,954.57 = 13,009.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,969.67/56,954.57 = 13,009.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,969.67x = 56,954.57 × 13,009.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,969.67x = 740,974,334.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,974,334.28/37,969.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,514.90

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