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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,295.76, 54,443.91 and 10,001.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,295.76, 54,443.91 and 10,001.94 is: 15,002.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,295.76 : 54,443.91 = 10,001.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,295.76/54,443.91 = 10,001.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,295.76x = 54,443.91 × 10,001.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,295.76x = 544,544,721.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,544,721.19/36,295.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,002.99

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