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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,266.95, 54,421.98 and 19,626.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,266.95, 54,421.98 and 19,626.64 is: 29,451.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,266.95 : 54,421.98 = 19,626.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,266.95/54,421.98 = 19,626.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,266.95x = 54,421.98 × 19,626.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,266.95x = 1,068,120,609.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,120,609.55/36,266.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,451.62

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