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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,213.62, 48,601.17 and 22,470.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,213.62, 48,601.17 and 22,470.76 is: 31,013.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,213.62 : 48,601.17 = 22,470.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,213.62/48,601.17 = 22,470.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,213.62x = 48,601.17 × 22,470.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,213.62x = 1,092,105,226.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,105,226.79/35,213.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,013.72

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