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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,670.67, 55,006.00 and 23,606.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,670.67, 55,006.00 and 23,606.08 is: 35,409.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,670.67 : 55,006.00 = 23,606.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,670.67/55,006.00 = 23,606.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,670.67x = 55,006.00 × 23,606.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,670.67x = 1,298,475,839.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,475,839.95/36,670.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,409.11

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