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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,709.51, 52,056.07 and 14,977.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,709.51, 52,056.07 and 14,977.31 is: 22,462.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,709.51 : 52,056.07 = 14,977.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,709.51/52,056.07 = 14,977.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,709.51x = 52,056.07 × 14,977.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,709.51x = 779,659,600.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,659,600.05/34,709.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,462.42

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