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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,676.98, 52,010.68 and 14,952.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,676.98, 52,010.68 and 14,952.97 is: 22,427.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,676.98 : 52,010.68 = 14,952.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,676.98/52,010.68 = 14,952.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,676.98x = 52,010.68 × 14,952.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,676.98x = 777,714,137.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,714,137.72/34,676.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,427.39

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