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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,284.09, 54,441.72 and 19,656

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,284.09, 54,441.72 and 19,656 is: 29,492.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,284.09 : 54,441.72 = 19,656 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,284.09/54,441.72 = 19,656/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,284.09x = 54,441.72 × 19,656
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,284.09x = 1,070,106,448.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,106,448.32/36,284.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,492.45

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