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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,068.76, 46,988.21 and 22,135.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,068.76, 46,988.21 and 22,135.97 is: 30,530.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,068.76 : 46,988.21 = 22,135.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,068.76/46,988.21 = 22,135.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,068.76x = 46,988.21 × 22,135.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,068.76x = 1,040,129,613.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,129,613.70/34,068.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,530.31

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