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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,190.73, 54,292.92 and 13,708.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,190.73, 54,292.92 and 13,708.14 is: 20,564.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,190.73 : 54,292.92 = 13,708.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,190.73/54,292.92 = 13,708.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,190.73x = 54,292.92 × 13,708.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,190.73x = 744,254,923.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,254,923.17/36,190.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,564.80

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