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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,637.80, 52,004.70 and 22,234.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,637.80, 52,004.70 and 22,234.60 is: 33,382.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,637.80 : 52,004.70 = 22,234.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,637.80/52,004.70 = 22,234.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,637.80x = 52,004.70 × 22,234.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,637.80x = 1,156,303,702.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,303,702.62/34,637.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,382.71

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