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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,630.63, 54,905.58 and 23,965.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,630.63, 54,905.58 and 23,965.17 is: 35,921.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,630.63 : 54,905.58 = 23,965.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,630.63/54,905.58 = 23,965.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,630.63x = 54,905.58 × 23,965.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,630.63x = 1,315,821,352.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,315,821,352.75/36,630.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,921.34

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