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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,059.91, 48,386.49 and 21,630.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,059.91, 48,386.49 and 21,630.83 is: 29,852.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,059.91 : 48,386.49 = 21,630.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,059.91/48,386.49 = 21,630.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,059.91x = 48,386.49 × 21,630.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,059.91x = 1,046,639,939.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,639,939.49/35,059.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,852.90

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