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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,624.76, 49,159.35 and 22,211.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,624.76, 49,159.35 and 22,211.16 is: 30,649.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,624.76 : 49,159.35 = 22,211.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,624.76/49,159.35 = 22,211.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,624.76x = 49,159.35 × 22,211.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,624.76x = 1,091,886,188.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,886,188.35/35,624.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,649.64

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