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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,999.17, 54,010.90 and 22,682.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,999.17, 54,010.90 and 22,682.16 is: 34,030.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,999.17 : 54,010.90 = 22,682.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,999.17/54,010.90 = 22,682.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,999.17x = 54,010.90 × 22,682.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,999.17x = 1,225,083,903.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,083,903.90/35,999.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,030.90

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