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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,251.67, 48,638.26 and 21,094.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,251.67, 48,638.26 and 21,094.49 is: 29,104.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,251.67 : 48,638.26 = 21,094.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,251.67/48,638.26 = 21,094.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,251.67x = 48,638.26 × 21,094.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,251.67x = 1,025,999,289.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,999,289.19/35,251.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,104.98

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