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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,664.80, 54,997.20 and 36,664.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,664.80, 54,997.20 and 36,664.80 is: 54,997.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,664.80 : 54,997.20 = 36,664.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,664.80/54,997.20 = 36,664.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,664.80x = 54,997.20 × 36,664.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,664.80x = 2,016,461,338.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,016,461,338.56/36,664.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,997.20

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