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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,849.69, 53,662.22 and 23,182.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,849.69, 53,662.22 and 23,182.64 is: 34,701.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,849.69 : 53,662.22 = 23,182.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,849.69/53,662.22 = 23,182.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,849.69x = 53,662.22 × 23,182.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,849.69x = 1,244,031,811.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,031,811.95/35,849.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,701.33

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