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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,299.63, 54,451.49 and 12,926.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,299.63, 54,451.49 and 12,926.07 is: 19,389.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,299.63 : 54,451.49 = 12,926.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,299.63/54,451.49 = 12,926.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,299.63x = 54,451.49 × 12,926.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,299.63x = 703,843,499.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,843,499.09/36,299.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,389.83

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