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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89,361.92, 133,991.64 and 36,728

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89,361.92, 133,991.64 and 36,728 is: 55,070.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89,361.92 : 133,991.64 = 36,728 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89,361.92/133,991.64 = 36,728/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89,361.92x = 133,991.64 × 36,728
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89,361.92x = 4,921,244,953.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,921,244,953.92/89,361.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,070.94

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