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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,095.83, 54,152.98 and 13,903.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,095.83, 54,152.98 and 13,903.25 is: 20,858.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,095.83 : 54,152.98 = 13,903.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,095.83/54,152.98 = 13,903.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,095.83x = 54,152.98 × 13,903.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,095.83x = 752,902,349.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,902,349.67/36,095.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,858.43

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