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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,679.81, 52,027.92 and 11,306.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,679.81, 52,027.92 and 11,306.25 is: 16,962.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,679.81 : 52,027.92 = 11,306.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,679.81/52,027.92 = 11,306.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,679.81x = 52,027.92 × 11,306.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,679.81x = 588,240,670.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,240,670.50/34,679.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,962.05

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