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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,519.31, 53,279.10 and 22,338.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,519.31, 53,279.10 and 22,338.99 is: 33,508.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,519.31 : 53,279.10 = 22,338.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,519.31/53,279.10 = 22,338.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,519.31x = 53,279.10 × 22,338.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,519.31x = 1,190,201,282.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,201,282.11/35,519.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,508.57

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