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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,927.72, 50,963.94 and 22,023.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,927.72, 50,963.94 and 22,023.72 is: 30,394.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,927.72 : 50,963.94 = 22,023.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,927.72/50,963.94 = 22,023.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,927.72x = 50,963.94 × 22,023.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,927.72x = 1,122,415,544.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,415,544.66/36,927.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,394.93

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