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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,263.93, 48,665.75 and 21,114.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,263.93, 48,665.75 and 21,114.07 is: 29,138.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,263.93 : 48,665.75 = 21,114.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,263.93/48,665.75 = 21,114.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,263.93x = 48,665.75 × 21,114.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,263.93x = 1,027,531,946.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,531,946.53/35,263.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,138.33

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