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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,483.73, 48,990.36 and 22,073.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,483.73, 48,990.36 and 22,073.23 is: 30,475.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,483.73 : 48,990.36 = 22,073.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,483.73/48,990.36 = 22,073.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,483.73x = 48,990.36 × 22,073.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,483.73x = 1,081,375,484.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,375,484.06/35,483.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,475.25

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