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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,521.71, 53,214.18 and 22,199.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,521.71, 53,214.18 and 22,199.91 is: 33,257.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,521.71 : 53,214.18 = 22,199.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,521.71/53,214.18 = 22,199.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,521.71x = 53,214.18 × 22,199.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,521.71x = 1,181,350,006.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,350,006.72/35,521.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,257.13

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