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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,652.21, 51,968.08 and 14,926.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,652.21, 51,968.08 and 14,926.17 is: 22,384.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,652.21 : 51,968.08 = 14,926.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,652.21/51,968.08 = 14,926.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,652.21x = 51,968.08 × 14,926.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,652.21x = 775,684,610.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,684,610.19/34,652.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,384.86

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