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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,528.91, 49,027.98 and 22,099.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,528.91, 49,027.98 and 22,099.78 is: 30,496.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,528.91 : 49,027.98 = 22,099.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,528.91/49,027.98 = 22,099.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,528.91x = 49,027.98 × 22,099.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,528.91x = 1,083,507,571.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,507,571.84/35,528.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,496.50

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