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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,632.16, 51,954.72 and 11,265.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,632.16, 51,954.72 and 11,265.28 is: 16,900.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,632.16 : 51,954.72 = 11,265.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,632.16/51,954.72 = 11,265.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,632.16x = 51,954.72 × 11,265.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,632.16x = 585,284,468.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,284,468.12/34,632.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,900.03

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