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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,237.81, 52,820.90 and 22,099.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,237.81, 52,820.90 and 22,099.34 is: 33,126.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,237.81 : 52,820.90 = 22,099.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,237.81/52,820.90 = 22,099.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,237.81x = 52,820.90 × 22,099.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,237.81x = 1,167,306,917.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,306,917.71/35,237.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,126.55

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