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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,221.67, 54,321.98 and 14,030.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,221.67, 54,321.98 and 14,030.10 is: 21,041.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,221.67 : 54,321.98 = 14,030.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,221.67/54,321.98 = 14,030.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,221.67x = 54,321.98 × 14,030.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,221.67x = 762,142,741.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,142,741.45/36,221.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,041.07

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