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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,886.76, 49,523.66 and 22,269.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,886.76, 49,523.66 and 22,269.73 is: 30,732.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,886.76 : 49,523.66 = 22,269.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,886.76/49,523.66 = 22,269.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,886.76x = 49,523.66 × 22,269.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,886.76x = 1,102,878,536.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,878,536.81/35,886.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,732.19

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