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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,031.81, 48,396.54 and 22,960.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,031.81, 48,396.54 and 22,960.94 is: 31,720.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,031.81 : 48,396.54 = 22,960.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,031.81/48,396.54 = 22,960.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,031.81x = 48,396.54 × 22,960.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,031.81x = 1,111,229,809.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,229,809.16/35,031.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,720.59

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