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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,669.76, 50,604.14 and 19,902.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,669.76, 50,604.14 and 19,902.76 is: 27,465.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,669.76 : 50,604.14 = 19,902.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,669.76/50,604.14 = 19,902.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,669.76x = 50,604.14 × 19,902.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,669.76x = 1,007,162,053.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,162,053.43/36,669.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,465.74

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