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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,006.65, 50,996.64 and 12,935.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,006.65, 50,996.64 and 12,935.52 is: 19,398.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,006.65 : 50,996.64 = 12,935.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,006.65/50,996.64 = 12,935.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,006.65x = 50,996.64 × 12,935.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,006.65x = 659,668,056.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,668,056.65/34,006.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,398.21

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