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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,881.76, 53,773.43 and 22,710.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,881.76, 53,773.43 and 22,710.62 is: 34,034.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,881.76 : 53,773.43 = 22,710.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,881.76/53,773.43 = 22,710.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,881.76x = 53,773.43 × 22,710.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,881.76x = 1,221,227,552.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,227,552.41/35,881.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,034.78

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