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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,557.26, 49,066.99 and 21,233.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,557.26, 49,066.99 and 21,233.26 is: 29,300.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,557.26 : 49,066.99 = 21,233.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,557.26/49,066.99 = 21,233.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,557.26x = 49,066.99 × 21,233.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,557.26x = 1,041,851,804.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,851,804.59/35,557.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,300.68

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