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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,034.31, 48,334.71 and 26,970.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,034.31, 48,334.71 and 26,970.44 is: 37,209.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,034.31 : 48,334.71 = 26,970.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,034.31/48,334.71 = 26,970.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,034.31x = 48,334.71 × 26,970.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,034.31x = 1,303,608,103.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,608,103.73/35,034.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,209.47

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