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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,202.52, 49,941.68 and 22,030.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,202.52, 49,941.68 and 22,030.76 is: 30,391.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,202.52 : 49,941.68 = 22,030.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,202.52/49,941.68 = 22,030.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,202.52x = 49,941.68 × 22,030.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,202.52x = 1,100,253,166.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,100,253,166.08/36,202.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,391.62

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