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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,298.80, 52,948.22 and 22,160.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,298.80, 52,948.22 and 22,160.40 is: 33,240.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,298.80 : 52,948.22 = 22,160.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,298.80/52,948.22 = 22,160.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,298.80x = 52,948.22 × 22,160.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,298.80x = 1,173,353,734.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,353,734.49/35,298.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,240.61

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