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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,335.67, 54,502.96 and 10,039.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,335.67, 54,502.96 and 10,039.83 is: 15,059.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,335.67 : 54,502.96 = 10,039.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,335.67/54,502.96 = 10,039.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,335.67x = 54,502.96 × 10,039.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,335.67x = 547,200,452.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,200,452.90/36,335.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,059.59

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