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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,719.30, 52,079.76 and 12,534.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,719.30, 52,079.76 and 12,534.48 is: 18,802.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,719.30 : 52,079.76 = 12,534.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,719.30/52,079.76 = 12,534.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,719.30x = 52,079.76 × 12,534.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,719.30x = 652,792,710.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,792,710.12/34,719.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,802.01

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