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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,506.73, 53,219.62 and 22,185.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,506.73, 53,219.62 and 22,185.87 is: 33,253.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,506.73 : 53,219.62 = 22,185.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,506.73/53,219.62 = 22,185.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,506.73x = 53,219.62 × 22,185.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,506.73x = 1,180,723,459.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,723,459.84/35,506.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,253.52

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