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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,647.37, 53,440.98 and 22,470.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,647.37, 53,440.98 and 22,470.69 is: 33,687.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,647.37 : 53,440.98 = 22,470.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,647.37/53,440.98 = 22,470.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,647.37x = 53,440.98 × 22,470.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,647.37x = 1,200,855,694.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,855,694.88/35,647.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,687.08

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