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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,327.08, 48,739.31 and 21,893.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,327.08, 48,739.31 and 21,893.43 is: 30,205.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,327.08 : 48,739.31 = 21,893.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,327.08/48,739.31 = 21,893.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,327.08x = 48,739.31 × 21,893.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,327.08x = 1,067,070,671.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,070,671.73/35,327.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,205.46

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