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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,048.61, 48,316.95 and 21,610.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,048.61, 48,316.95 and 21,610.89 is: 29,792.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,048.61 : 48,316.95 = 21,610.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,048.61/48,316.95 = 21,610.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,048.61x = 48,316.95 × 21,610.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,048.61x = 1,044,172,291.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,172,291.59/35,048.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,792.12

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