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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,133.62, 52,596.89 and 22,616.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,133.62, 52,596.89 and 22,616.47 is: 33,858.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,133.62 : 52,596.89 = 22,616.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,133.62/52,596.89 = 22,616.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,133.62x = 52,596.89 × 22,616.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,133.62x = 1,189,555,853.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,555,853.61/35,133.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,858.05

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