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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,674.14, 49,230.68 and 21,524.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,674.14, 49,230.68 and 21,524.25 is: 29,703.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,674.14 : 49,230.68 = 21,524.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,674.14/49,230.68 = 21,524.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,674.14x = 49,230.68 × 21,524.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,674.14x = 1,059,653,356.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,653,356.37/35,674.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,703.68

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