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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,206.61, 48,591.50 and 22,463.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,206.61, 48,591.50 and 22,463.75 is: 31,004.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,206.61 : 48,591.50 = 22,463.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,206.61/48,591.50 = 22,463.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,206.61x = 48,591.50 × 22,463.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,206.61x = 1,091,546,952.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,546,952.85/35,206.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,004.04

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