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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,321.19, 52,981.82 and 22,182.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,321.19, 52,981.82 and 22,182.80 is: 33,274.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,321.19 : 52,981.82 = 22,182.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,321.19/52,981.82 = 22,182.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,321.19x = 52,981.82 × 22,182.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,321.19x = 1,175,284,740.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,284,740.87/35,321.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,274.21

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