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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,970.93, 53,907.03 and 22,832.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,970.93, 53,907.03 and 22,832.52 is: 34,217.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,970.93 : 53,907.03 = 22,832.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,970.93/53,907.03 = 22,832.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,970.93x = 53,907.03 × 22,832.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,970.93x = 1,230,833,340.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,833,340.62/35,970.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,217.45

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