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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,348.46, 50,129.96 and 25,036.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,348.46, 50,129.96 and 25,036.28 is: 34,528.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,348.46 : 50,129.96 = 25,036.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,348.46/50,129.96 = 25,036.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,348.46x = 50,129.96 × 25,036.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,348.46x = 1,255,067,714.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,067,714.95/36,348.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,528.77

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