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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,652.94, 49,179.48 and 22,901.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,652.94, 49,179.48 and 22,901.78 is: 31,590.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,652.94 : 49,179.48 = 22,901.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,652.94/49,179.48 = 22,901.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,652.94x = 49,179.48 × 22,901.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,652.94x = 1,126,297,631.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,297,631.47/35,652.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,590.60

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