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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,013.63, 48,249.72 and 24,913.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,013.63, 48,249.72 and 24,913.79 is: 34,331.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,013.63 : 48,249.72 = 24,913.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,013.63/48,249.72 = 24,913.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,013.63x = 48,249.72 × 24,913.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,013.63x = 1,202,083,391.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,083,391.64/35,013.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,331.87

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