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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,668.54, 52,008.21 and 11,289.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,668.54, 52,008.21 and 11,289.54 is: 16,936.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,668.54 : 52,008.21 = 11,289.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,668.54/52,008.21 = 11,289.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,668.54x = 52,008.21 × 11,289.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,668.54x = 587,148,767.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,148,767.12/34,668.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,936.07

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