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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,423.97, 48,908.60 and 22,015.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,423.97, 48,908.60 and 22,015.23 is: 30,395.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,423.97 : 48,908.60 = 22,015.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,423.97/48,908.60 = 22,015.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,423.97x = 48,908.60 × 22,015.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,423.97x = 1,076,734,077.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,734,077.98/35,423.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,395.64

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