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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,639.80, 53,459.70 and 30,002.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,639.80, 53,459.70 and 30,002.20 is: 45,003.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,639.80 : 53,459.70 = 30,002.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,639.80/53,459.70 = 30,002.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,639.80x = 53,459.70 × 30,002.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,639.80x = 1,603,908,611.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,908,611.34/35,639.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,003.30

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