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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,546.93, 50,388.89 and 29,825.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,546.93, 50,388.89 and 29,825.73 is: 41,122.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,546.93 : 50,388.89 = 29,825.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,546.93/50,388.89 = 29,825.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,546.93x = 50,388.89 × 29,825.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,546.93x = 1,502,885,279.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,885,279.01/36,546.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,122.07

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