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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,319.70, 52,979.57 and 22,181.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,319.70, 52,979.57 and 22,181.29 is: 33,271.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,319.70 : 52,979.57 = 22,181.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,319.70/52,979.57 = 22,181.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,319.70x = 52,979.57 × 22,181.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,319.70x = 1,175,155,344.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,155,344.08/35,319.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,271.96

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