Home / 36,852-55,286.64-12,228

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,852, 55,286.64 and 12,228

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,852, 55,286.64 and 12,228 is: 18,344.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,852 : 55,286.64 = 12,228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,852/55,286.64 = 12,228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,852x = 55,286.64 × 12,228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,852x = 676,045,033.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,045,033.92/36,852
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,344.87

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.