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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,452.70, 50,289.93 and 22,313.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,452.70, 50,289.93 and 22,313.75 is: 30,783.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,452.70 : 50,289.93 = 22,313.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,452.70/50,289.93 = 22,313.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,452.70x = 50,289.93 × 22,313.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,452.70x = 1,122,156,674.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,156,674.09/36,452.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,783.91

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