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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,314.75, 52,972.02 and 22,176.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,314.75, 52,972.02 and 22,176.34 is: 33,264.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,314.75 : 52,972.02 = 22,176.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,314.75/52,972.02 = 22,176.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,314.75x = 52,972.02 × 22,176.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,314.75x = 1,174,725,526.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,725,526.01/35,314.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,264.44

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