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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,674.59, 55,032.69 and 19,807.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,674.59, 55,032.69 and 19,807.39 is: 29,722.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,674.59 : 55,032.69 = 19,807.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,674.59/55,032.69 = 19,807.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,674.59x = 55,032.69 × 19,807.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,674.59x = 1,090,053,953.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,053,953.58/36,674.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,722.32

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