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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,221.09, 48,610.09 and 21,796.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,221.09, 48,610.09 and 21,796.67 is: 30,082.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,221.09 : 48,610.09 = 21,796.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,221.09/48,610.09 = 21,796.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,221.09x = 48,610.09 × 21,796.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,221.09x = 1,059,537,738.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,537,738.37/35,221.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,082.48

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