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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,057.76, 48,396.72 and 22,503.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,057.76, 48,396.72 and 22,503.84 is: 31,066.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,057.76 : 48,396.72 = 22,503.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,057.76/48,396.72 = 22,503.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,057.76x = 48,396.72 × 22,503.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,057.76x = 1,089,112,043.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,112,043.40/35,057.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,066.22

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