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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,663.55, 52,008.35 and 20,631.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,663.55, 52,008.35 and 20,631.65 is: 30,955.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,663.55 : 52,008.35 = 20,631.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,663.55/52,008.35 = 20,631.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,663.55x = 52,008.35 × 20,631.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,663.55x = 1,073,017,711.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,017,711.08/34,663.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,955.22

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