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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,713.25, 50,664.69 and 19,946.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,713.25, 50,664.69 and 19,946.25 is: 27,526.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,713.25 : 50,664.69 = 19,946.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,713.25/50,664.69 = 19,946.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,713.25x = 50,664.69 × 19,946.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,713.25x = 1,010,570,572.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,010,570,572.91/36,713.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,526.05

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