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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,689.99, 52,034.98 and 8,394.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,689.99, 52,034.98 and 8,394.73 is: 12,592.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,689.99 : 52,034.98 = 8,394.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,689.99/52,034.98 = 8,394.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,689.99x = 52,034.98 × 8,394.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,689.99x = 436,819,607.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,819,607.66/34,689.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,592.09

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