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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,007.96, 48,296.70 and 21,388.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,007.96, 48,296.70 and 21,388.92 is: 29,507.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,007.96 : 48,296.70 = 21,388.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,007.96/48,296.70 = 21,388.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,007.96x = 48,296.70 × 21,388.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,007.96x = 1,033,014,252.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,014,252.56/35,007.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,507.98

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