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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,683.79, 52,031.09 and 11,304.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,683.79, 52,031.09 and 11,304.79 is: 16,958.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,683.79 : 52,031.09 = 11,304.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,683.79/52,031.09 = 11,304.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,683.79x = 52,031.09 × 11,304.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,683.79x = 588,200,545.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,200,545.92/34,683.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,958.95

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