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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,682.01, 55,026.66 and 13,310.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,682.01, 55,026.66 and 13,310.27 is: 19,966.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,682.01 : 55,026.66 = 13,310.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,682.01/55,026.66 = 13,310.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,682.01x = 55,026.66 × 13,310.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,682.01x = 732,419,701.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,419,701.80/36,682.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,966.73

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