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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,740.62, 49,289.78 and 22,313.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,740.62, 49,289.78 and 22,313.12 is: 30,771.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,740.62 : 49,289.78 = 22,313.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,740.62/49,289.78 = 22,313.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,740.62x = 49,289.78 × 22,313.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,740.62x = 1,099,808,775.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,808,775.91/35,740.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,771.96

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