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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,997.76, 48,297.08 and 22,429.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,997.76, 48,297.08 and 22,429.80 is: 30,953.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,997.76 : 48,297.08 = 22,429.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,997.76/48,297.08 = 22,429.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,997.76x = 48,297.08 × 22,429.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,997.76x = 1,083,293,844.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,293,844.98/34,997.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,953.23

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