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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,275.39, 54,413.42 and 10,975.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,275.39, 54,413.42 and 10,975.10 is: 16,462.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,275.39 : 54,413.42 = 10,975.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,275.39/54,413.42 = 10,975.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,275.39x = 54,413.42 × 10,975.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,275.39x = 597,192,690.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,192,690.19/36,275.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,462.75

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