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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,206.76, 48,571.80 and 22,457.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,206.76, 48,571.80 and 22,457.72 is: 30,983.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,206.76 : 48,571.80 = 22,457.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,206.76/48,571.80 = 22,457.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,206.76x = 48,571.80 × 22,457.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,206.76x = 1,090,811,884.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,811,884.30/35,206.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,983.02

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