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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,719.63, 52,082.15 and 11,348.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,719.63, 52,082.15 and 11,348.43 is: 17,023.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,719.63 : 52,082.15 = 11,348.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,719.63/52,082.15 = 11,348.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,719.63x = 52,082.15 × 11,348.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,719.63x = 591,050,633.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,050,633.52/34,719.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,023.53

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