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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,164.65, 54,255.63 and 15,092.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,164.65, 54,255.63 and 15,092.96 is: 22,643.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,164.65 : 54,255.63 = 15,092.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,164.65/54,255.63 = 15,092.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,164.65x = 54,255.63 × 15,092.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,164.65x = 818,877,782.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,877,782.09/36,164.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,643.05

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