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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,641.98, 49,179.30 and 22,897.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,641.98, 49,179.30 and 22,897.44 is: 31,594.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,641.98 : 49,179.30 = 22,897.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,641.98/49,179.30 = 22,897.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,641.98x = 49,179.30 × 22,897.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,641.98x = 1,126,080,070.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,080,070.99/35,641.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,594.21

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