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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,305.72, 48,703.88 and 22,545.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,305.72, 48,703.88 and 22,545.49 is: 31,101.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,305.72 : 48,703.88 = 22,545.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,305.72/48,703.88 = 22,545.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,305.72x = 48,703.88 × 22,545.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,305.72x = 1,098,052,483.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,052,483.25/35,305.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,101.26

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