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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,159.22, 52,750.92 and 21,995.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,159.22, 52,750.92 and 21,995.88 is: 33,001.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,159.22 : 52,750.92 = 21,995.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,159.22/52,750.92 = 21,995.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,159.22x = 52,750.92 × 21,995.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,159.22x = 1,160,302,906.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,302,906.21/35,159.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,001.38

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