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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,235.82, 48,626.96 and 21,085.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,235.82, 48,626.96 and 21,085.94 is: 29,099.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,235.82 : 48,626.96 = 21,085.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,235.82/48,626.96 = 21,085.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,235.82x = 48,626.96 × 21,085.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,235.82x = 1,025,345,160.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,345,160.94/35,235.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,099.51

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