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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,711.09, 52,066.80 and 8,415.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,711.09, 52,066.80 and 8,415.83 is: 12,623.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,711.09 : 52,066.80 = 8,415.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,711.09/52,066.80 = 8,415.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,711.09x = 52,066.80 × 8,415.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,711.09x = 438,185,035.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,185,035.03/34,711.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,623.78

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