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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,484.93, 48,967.47 and 21,335.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,484.93, 48,967.47 and 21,335.04 is: 29,441.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,484.93 : 48,967.47 = 21,335.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,484.93/48,967.47 = 21,335.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,484.93x = 48,967.47 × 21,335.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,484.93x = 1,044,722,931.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,722,931.15/35,484.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,441.31

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