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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,211.96, 48,592.49 and 21,068.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,211.96, 48,592.49 and 21,068.15 is: 29,074.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,211.96 : 48,592.49 = 21,068.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,211.96/48,592.49 = 21,068.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,211.96x = 48,592.49 × 21,068.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,211.96x = 1,023,753,519.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,753,519.89/35,211.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,074.03

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