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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,511.97, 54,735.14 and 13,122

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,511.97, 54,735.14 and 13,122 is: 19,671.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,511.97 : 54,735.14 = 13,122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,511.97/54,735.14 = 13,122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,511.97x = 54,735.14 × 13,122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,511.97x = 718,234,539.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,234,539.89/36,511.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,671.21

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