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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,313.96, 52,970.91 and 22,175.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,313.96, 52,970.91 and 22,175.56 is: 33,263.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,313.96 : 52,970.91 = 22,175.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,313.96/52,970.91 = 22,175.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,313.96x = 52,970.91 × 22,175.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,313.96x = 1,174,659,592.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,659,592.96/35,313.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,263.32

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