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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89,362.92, 133,993.14 and 36,729

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89,362.92, 133,993.14 and 36,729 is: 55,072.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89,362.92 : 133,993.14 = 36,729 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89,362.92/133,993.14 = 36,729/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89,362.92x = 133,993.14 × 36,729
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89,362.92x = 4,921,434,039.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,921,434,039.06/89,362.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,072.44

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