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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,668.32, 52,002.44 and 11,294.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,668.32, 52,002.44 and 11,294.72 is: 16,942.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,668.32 : 52,002.44 = 11,294.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,668.32/52,002.44 = 11,294.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,668.32x = 52,002.44 × 11,294.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,668.32x = 587,352,999.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,352,999.12/34,668.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,942.07

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