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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,281.92, 48,680.96 and 22,036.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,281.92, 48,680.96 and 22,036.48 is: 30,405.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,281.92 : 48,680.96 = 22,036.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,281.92/48,680.96 = 22,036.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,281.92x = 48,680.96 × 22,036.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,281.92x = 1,072,757,001.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,757,001.42/35,281.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,405.29

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