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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,463.08, 54,693.98 and 10,169.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,463.08, 54,693.98 and 10,169.32 is: 15,253.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,463.08 : 54,693.98 = 10,169.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,463.08/54,693.98 = 10,169.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,463.08x = 54,693.98 × 10,169.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,463.08x = 556,200,584.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,200,584.69/36,463.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,253.80

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