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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,668.81, 52,013.64 and 14,668.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,668.81, 52,013.64 and 14,668.02 is: 22,006.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,668.81 : 52,013.64 = 14,668.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,668.81/52,013.64 = 14,668.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,668.81x = 52,013.64 × 14,668.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,668.81x = 762,937,166.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,937,166.80/34,668.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,006.44

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