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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,972.16, 53,932.32 and 22,092

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,972.16, 53,932.32 and 22,092 is: 33,122.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,972.16 : 53,932.32 = 22,092 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,972.16/53,932.32 = 22,092/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,972.16x = 53,932.32 × 22,092
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,972.16x = 1,191,472,813.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,472,813.44/35,972.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,122.08

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