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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,413.92, 48,854.88 and 22,842.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,413.92, 48,854.88 and 22,842.72 is: 31,512.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,413.92 : 48,854.88 = 22,842.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,413.92/48,854.88 = 22,842.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,413.92x = 48,854.88 × 22,842.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,413.92x = 1,115,978,344.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,978,344.47/35,413.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,512.42

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