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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,391.86, 53,099.86 and 22,228.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,391.86, 53,099.86 and 22,228.82 is: 33,350.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,391.86 : 53,099.86 = 22,228.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,391.86/53,099.86 = 22,228.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,391.86x = 53,099.86 × 22,228.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,391.86x = 1,180,347,229.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,347,229.97/35,391.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,350.81

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