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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,324.71, 52,987.08 and 22,186.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,324.71, 52,987.08 and 22,186.30 is: 33,279.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,324.71 : 52,987.08 = 22,186.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,324.71/52,987.08 = 22,186.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,324.71x = 52,987.08 × 22,186.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,324.71x = 1,175,587,253.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,587,253.00/35,324.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,279.46

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