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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,682.54, 52,026.16 and 12,190.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,682.54, 52,026.16 and 12,190.48 is: 18,286.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,682.54 : 52,026.16 = 12,190.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,682.54/52,026.16 = 12,190.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,682.54x = 52,026.16 × 12,190.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,682.54x = 634,223,962.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,223,962.55/34,682.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,286.55

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