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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,341.94, 48,767.15 and 21,908.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,341.94, 48,767.15 and 21,908.29 is: 30,230.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,341.94 : 48,767.15 = 21,908.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,341.94/48,767.15 = 21,908.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,341.94x = 48,767.15 × 21,908.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,341.94x = 1,068,404,864.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,404,864.67/35,341.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,230.51

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