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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,769.93, 50,794.19 and 32,789.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,769.93, 50,794.19 and 32,789.77 is: 45,295.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,769.93 : 50,794.19 = 32,789.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,769.93/50,794.19 = 32,789.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,769.93x = 50,794.19 × 32,789.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,769.93x = 1,665,529,643.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,529,643.49/36,769.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,295.97

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