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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,112.80, 52,669.20 and 22,005.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,112.80, 52,669.20 and 22,005.60 is: 33,008.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,112.80 : 52,669.20 = 22,005.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,112.80/52,669.20 = 22,005.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,112.80x = 52,669.20 × 22,005.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,112.80x = 1,159,017,347.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,017,347.52/35,112.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,008.40

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