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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,747.58, 49,311.17 and 22,295.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,747.58, 49,311.17 and 22,295.48 is: 30,754.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,747.58 : 49,311.17 = 22,295.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,747.58/49,311.17 = 22,295.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,747.58x = 49,311.17 × 22,295.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,747.58x = 1,099,415,846.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,415,846.48/35,747.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,754.97

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