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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,737.63, 49,285.64 and 22,310.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,737.63, 49,285.64 and 22,310.12 is: 30,767.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,737.63 : 49,285.64 = 22,310.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,737.63/49,285.64 = 22,310.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,737.63x = 49,285.64 × 22,310.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,737.63x = 1,099,568,542.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,568,542.68/35,737.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,767.81

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