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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,483.06, 48,967.34 and 22,929.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,483.06, 48,967.34 and 22,929.68 is: 31,643.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,483.06 : 48,967.34 = 22,929.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,483.06/48,967.34 = 22,929.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,483.06x = 48,967.34 × 22,929.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,483.06x = 1,122,805,444.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,805,444.42/35,483.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,643.42

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