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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,007.84, 48,312.72 and 22,453.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,007.84, 48,312.72 and 22,453.92 is: 30,987.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,007.84 : 48,312.72 = 22,453.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,007.84/48,312.72 = 22,453.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,007.84x = 48,312.72 × 22,453.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,007.84x = 1,084,809,949.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,809,949.86/35,007.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,987.63

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