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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,369.70, 48,788.83 and 21,760.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,369.70, 48,788.83 and 21,760.06 is: 30,015.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,369.70 : 48,788.83 = 21,760.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,369.70/48,788.83 = 21,760.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,369.70x = 48,788.83 × 21,760.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,369.70x = 1,061,647,864.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,647,864.84/35,369.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,015.75

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