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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,513.16, 48,989.86 and 22,079.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,513.16, 48,989.86 and 22,079.32 is: 30,458.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,513.16 : 48,989.86 = 22,079.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,513.16/48,989.86 = 22,079.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,513.16x = 48,989.86 × 22,079.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,513.16x = 1,081,662,795.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,662,795.70/35,513.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,458.08

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