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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,719.84, 49,252.94 and 22,781.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,719.84, 49,252.94 and 22,781.83 is: 31,413.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,719.84 : 49,252.94 = 22,781.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,719.84/49,252.94 = 22,781.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,719.84x = 49,252.94 × 22,781.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,719.84x = 1,122,072,121.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,072,121.27/35,719.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,413.14

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