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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,298.06, 48,713.13 and 21,876.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,298.06, 48,713.13 and 21,876.54 is: 30,190.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,298.06 : 48,713.13 = 21,876.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,298.06/48,713.13 = 21,876.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,298.06x = 48,713.13 × 21,876.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,298.06x = 1,065,674,736.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,674,736.97/35,298.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,190.75

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