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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,477.56, 53,107.67 and 22,972.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,477.56, 53,107.67 and 22,972.71 is: 34,388.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,477.56 : 53,107.67 = 22,972.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,477.56/53,107.67 = 22,972.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,477.56x = 53,107.67 × 22,972.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,477.56x = 1,220,027,101.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,027,101.69/35,477.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,388.70

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