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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,676.48, 54,965.04 and 26,265.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,676.48, 54,965.04 and 26,265.28 is: 39,362.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,676.48 : 54,965.04 = 26,265.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,676.48/54,965.04 = 26,265.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,676.48x = 54,965.04 × 26,265.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,676.48x = 1,443,672,165.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,672,165.81/36,676.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,362.34

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