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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,301.93, 52,965.05 and 22,138.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,301.93, 52,965.05 and 22,138.89 is: 33,215.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,301.93 : 52,965.05 = 22,138.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,301.93/52,965.05 = 22,138.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,301.93x = 52,965.05 × 22,138.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,301.93x = 1,172,587,305.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,587,305.10/35,301.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,215.95

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