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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,429.94, 53,177.31 and 22,305.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,429.94, 53,177.31 and 22,305.78 is: 33,479.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,429.94 : 53,177.31 = 22,305.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,429.94/53,177.31 = 22,305.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,429.94x = 53,177.31 × 22,305.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,429.94x = 1,186,161,377.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,161,377.85/35,429.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,479.07

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