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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,667.84, 74,035.89 and 37,761.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,667.84, 74,035.89 and 37,761.06 is: 52,092.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,667.84 : 74,035.89 = 37,761.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,667.84/74,035.89 = 37,761.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,667.84x = 74,035.89 × 37,761.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,667.84x = 2,795,673,684.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,795,673,684.44/53,667.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,092.16

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