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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,310.77, 48,714.68 and 22,560.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,310.77, 48,714.68 and 22,560.66 is: 31,124.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,310.77 : 48,714.68 = 22,560.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,310.77/48,714.68 = 22,560.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,310.77x = 48,714.68 × 22,560.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,310.77x = 1,099,035,219.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,035,219.69/35,310.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,124.65

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