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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,752.63, 50,698.49 and 23,989.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,752.63, 50,698.49 and 23,989.64 is: 33,092.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,752.63 : 50,698.49 = 23,989.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,752.63/50,698.49 = 23,989.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,752.63x = 50,698.49 × 23,989.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,752.63x = 1,216,238,150.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216,238,150.20/36,752.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,092.55

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