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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,663.40, 53,465.00 and 22,486.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,663.40, 53,465.00 and 22,486.73 is: 33,711.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,663.40 : 53,465.00 = 22,486.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,663.40/53,465.00 = 22,486.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,663.40x = 53,465.00 × 22,486.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,663.40x = 1,202,252,639.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,252,639.69/35,663.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,711.11

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