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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,376.51, 48,819.58 and 21,229.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,376.51, 48,819.58 and 21,229.37 is: 29,296.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,376.51 : 48,819.58 = 21,229.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,376.51/48,819.58 = 21,229.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,376.51x = 48,819.58 × 21,229.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,376.51x = 1,036,408,629.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,408,629.89/35,376.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,296.52

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