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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,252.92, 48,639.99 and 21,095.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,252.92, 48,639.99 and 21,095.74 is: 29,106.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,252.92 : 48,639.99 = 21,095.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,252.92/48,639.99 = 21,095.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,252.92x = 48,639.99 × 21,095.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,252.92x = 1,026,096,582.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,096,582.64/35,252.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,106.71

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