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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,368.69, 50,213.48 and 26,809.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,368.69, 50,213.48 and 26,809.67 is: 37,015.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,368.69 : 50,213.48 = 26,809.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,368.69/50,213.48 = 26,809.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,368.69x = 50,213.48 × 26,809.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,368.69x = 1,346,206,443.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,206,443.24/36,368.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,015.54

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