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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,014.62, 48,311.43 and 21,399.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,014.62, 48,311.43 and 21,399.18 is: 29,525.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,014.62 : 48,311.43 = 21,399.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,014.62/48,311.43 = 21,399.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,014.62x = 48,311.43 × 21,399.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,014.62x = 1,033,824,986.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,824,986.63/35,014.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,525.52

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