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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,235.66, 50,005.68 and 22,089.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,235.66, 50,005.68 and 22,089.82 is: 30,484.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,235.66 : 50,005.68 = 22,089.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,235.66/50,005.68 = 22,089.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,235.66x = 50,005.68 × 22,089.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,235.66x = 1,104,616,470.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,616,470.18/36,235.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,484.24

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