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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,652.59, 50,588.46 and 22,317.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,652.59, 50,588.46 and 22,317.15 is: 30,802.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,652.59 : 50,588.46 = 22,317.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,652.59/50,588.46 = 22,317.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,652.59x = 50,588.46 × 22,317.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,652.59x = 1,128,990,250.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,990,250.09/36,652.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,802.47

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