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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,305.11, 48,696.87 and 22,552.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,305.11, 48,696.87 and 22,552.63 is: 31,107.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,305.11 : 48,696.87 = 22,552.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,305.11/48,696.87 = 22,552.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,305.11x = 48,696.87 × 22,552.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,305.11x = 1,098,242,544.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,242,544.75/35,305.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,107.18

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