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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,069.96, 54,022.86 and 24,926.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,069.96, 54,022.86 and 24,926.16 is: 37,332.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,069.96 : 54,022.86 = 24,926.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,069.96/54,022.86 = 24,926.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,069.96x = 54,022.86 × 24,926.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,069.96x = 1,346,582,452.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,582,452.02/36,069.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,332.52

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