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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,290.91, 48,680.06 and 20,941.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,290.91, 48,680.06 and 20,941.29 is: 28,886.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,290.91 : 48,680.06 = 20,941.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,290.91/48,680.06 = 20,941.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,290.91x = 48,680.06 × 20,941.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,290.91x = 1,019,423,266.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,423,266.77/35,290.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,886.28

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