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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,519.70, 53,279.55 and 22,397.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,519.70, 53,279.55 and 22,397.70 is: 33,596.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,519.70 : 53,279.55 = 22,397.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,519.70/53,279.55 = 22,397.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,519.70x = 53,279.55 × 22,397.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,519.70x = 1,193,339,377.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,339,377.04/35,519.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,596.55

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