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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,676.26, 52,043.55 and 14,969.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,676.26, 52,043.55 and 14,969.77 is: 22,467.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,676.26 : 52,043.55 = 14,969.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,676.26/52,043.55 = 14,969.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,676.26x = 52,043.55 × 14,969.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,676.26x = 779,079,973.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,079,973.48/34,676.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,467.24

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