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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,195.28, 54,228.48 and 22,148.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,195.28, 54,228.48 and 22,148.44 is: 33,183.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,195.28 : 54,228.48 = 22,148.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,195.28/54,228.48 = 22,148.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,195.28x = 54,228.48 × 22,148.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,195.28x = 1,201,076,235.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,076,235.57/36,195.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,183.23

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