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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,659.62, 49,219.14 and 22,246.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,659.62, 49,219.14 and 22,246.49 is: 30,705.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,659.62 : 49,219.14 = 22,246.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,659.62/49,219.14 = 22,246.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,659.62x = 49,219.14 × 22,246.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,659.62x = 1,094,952,859.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,952,859.72/35,659.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,705.68

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