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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,391.93, 48,878.82 and 21,994.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,391.93, 48,878.82 and 21,994.98 is: 30,376.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,391.93 : 48,878.82 = 21,994.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,391.93/48,878.82 = 21,994.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,391.93x = 48,878.82 × 21,994.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,391.93x = 1,075,088,668.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,088,668.32/35,391.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,376.66

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