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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,711.36, 54,996.03 and 21,932.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,711.36, 54,996.03 and 21,932.10 is: 32,855.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,711.36 : 54,996.03 = 21,932.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,711.36/54,996.03 = 21,932.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,711.36x = 54,996.03 × 21,932.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,711.36x = 1,206,178,429.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206,178,429.56/36,711.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,855.73

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