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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,204.46, 52,772.34 and 22,515.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,204.46, 52,772.34 and 22,515.42 is: 33,751.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,204.46 : 52,772.34 = 22,515.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,204.46/52,772.34 = 22,515.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,204.46x = 52,772.34 × 22,515.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,204.46x = 1,188,191,399.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,191,399.48/35,204.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,751.16

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