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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,209.70, 54,314.55 and 29,643.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,209.70, 54,314.55 and 29,643.30 is: 44,464.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,209.70 : 54,314.55 = 29,643.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,209.70/54,314.55 = 29,643.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,209.70x = 54,314.55 × 29,643.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,209.70x = 1,610,062,500.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,062,500.02/36,209.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,464.95

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