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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,998.67, 54,010.16 and 22,681.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,998.67, 54,010.16 and 22,681.66 is: 34,030.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,998.67 : 54,010.16 = 22,681.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,998.67/54,010.16 = 22,681.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,998.67x = 54,010.16 × 22,681.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,998.67x = 1,225,040,085.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,040,085.67/35,998.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,030.15

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