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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,016.87, 52,481.56 and 22,503.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,016.87, 52,481.56 and 22,503.59 is: 33,727.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,016.87 : 52,481.56 = 22,503.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,016.87/52,481.56 = 22,503.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,016.87x = 52,481.56 × 22,503.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,016.87x = 1,181,023,508.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,023,508.80/35,016.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,727.27

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