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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,744.48, 55,067.04 and 26,333.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,744.48, 55,067.04 and 26,333.28 is: 39,464.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,744.48 : 55,067.04 = 26,333.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,744.48/55,067.04 = 26,333.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,744.48x = 55,067.04 × 26,333.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,744.48x = 1,450,095,783.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,095,783.09/36,744.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,464.32

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