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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,416.91, 48,867.41 and 29,697.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,416.91, 48,867.41 and 29,697.50 is: 40,975.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,416.91 : 48,867.41 = 29,697.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,416.91/48,867.41 = 29,697.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,416.91x = 48,867.41 × 29,697.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,416.91x = 1,451,239,515.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,239,515.65/35,416.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,975.90

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