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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,992.78, 56,844.51 and 22,944.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,992.78, 56,844.51 and 22,944.48 is: 34,329.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,992.78 : 56,844.51 = 22,944.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,992.78/56,844.51 = 22,944.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,992.78x = 56,844.51 × 22,944.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,992.78x = 1,304,267,722.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304,267,722.80/37,992.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,329.36

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