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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,639.91, 49,163.68 and 22,895.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,639.91, 49,163.68 and 22,895.10 is: 31,582.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,639.91 : 49,163.68 = 22,895.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,639.91/49,163.68 = 22,895.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,639.91x = 49,163.68 × 22,895.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,639.91x = 1,125,607,312.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,607,312.73/35,639.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,582.77

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