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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,030.08, 52,557.54 and 21,867.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,030.08, 52,557.54 and 21,867.22 is: 32,808.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,030.08 : 52,557.54 = 21,867.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,030.08/52,557.54 = 21,867.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,030.08x = 52,557.54 × 21,867.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,030.08x = 1,149,287,289.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,287,289.84/35,030.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,808.58

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