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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,063.99, 54,151.41 and 32,151.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,063.99, 54,151.41 and 32,151.99 is: 48,277.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,063.99 : 54,151.41 = 32,151.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,063.99/54,151.41 = 32,151.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,063.99x = 54,151.41 × 32,151.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,063.99x = 1,741,075,592.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741,075,592.81/36,063.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,277.40

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