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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,684.55, 53,526.83 and 22,518.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,684.55, 53,526.83 and 22,518.81 is: 33,778.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,684.55 : 53,526.83 = 22,518.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,684.55/53,526.83 = 22,518.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,684.55x = 53,526.83 × 22,518.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,684.55x = 1,205,360,402.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,360,402.08/35,684.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,778.22

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