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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,753.93, 50,713.76 and 24,671.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,753.93, 50,713.76 and 24,671.96 is: 34,042.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,753.93 : 50,713.76 = 24,671.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,753.93/50,713.76 = 24,671.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,753.93x = 50,713.76 × 24,671.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,753.93x = 1,251,207,666.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,207,666.28/36,753.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,042.83

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