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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,637.67, 51,955.74 and 11,264.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,637.67, 51,955.74 and 11,264.09 is: 16,895.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,637.67 : 51,955.74 = 11,264.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,637.67/51,955.74 = 11,264.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,637.67x = 51,955.74 × 11,264.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,637.67x = 585,233,871.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,233,871.60/34,637.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,895.88

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