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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,811.54, 53,689.23 and 22,636.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,811.54, 53,689.23 and 22,636.26 is: 33,936.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,811.54 : 53,689.23 = 22,636.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,811.54/53,689.23 = 22,636.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,811.54x = 53,689.23 × 22,636.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,811.54x = 1,215,323,369.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,323,369.48/35,811.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,936.64

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