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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,865.22, 53,741.59 and 22,689.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,865.22, 53,741.59 and 22,689.76 is: 33,999.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,865.22 : 53,741.59 = 22,689.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,865.22/53,741.59 = 22,689.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,865.22x = 53,741.59 × 22,689.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,865.22x = 1,219,383,588.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219,383,588.04/35,865.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,999.06

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