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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,992.51, 48,289.82 and 22,424.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,992.51, 48,289.82 and 22,424.55 is: 30,945.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,992.51 : 48,289.82 = 22,424.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,992.51/48,289.82 = 22,424.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,992.51x = 48,289.82 × 22,424.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,992.51x = 1,082,877,370.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,877,370.96/34,992.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,945.98

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