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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,975.72, 48,257.94 and 22,417.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,975.72, 48,257.94 and 22,417.48 is: 30,930.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,975.72 : 48,257.94 = 22,417.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,975.72/48,257.94 = 22,417.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,975.72x = 48,257.94 × 22,417.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,975.72x = 1,081,821,404.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,821,404.79/34,975.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,930.64

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