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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,652.17, 54,994.65 and 21,069.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,652.17, 54,994.65 and 21,069.81 is: 31,614.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,652.17 : 54,994.65 = 21,069.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,652.17/54,994.65 = 21,069.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,652.17x = 54,994.65 × 21,069.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,652.17x = 1,158,726,826.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,726,826.52/36,652.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,614.14

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