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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,470.67, 54,705.96 and 13,097.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,470.67, 54,705.96 and 13,097.13 is: 19,645.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,470.67 : 54,705.96 = 13,097.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,470.67/54,705.96 = 13,097.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,470.67x = 54,705.96 × 13,097.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,470.67x = 716,491,069.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,491,069.89/36,470.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,645.68

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