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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,719.91, 52,082.57 and 11,348.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,719.91, 52,082.57 and 11,348.71 is: 17,023.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,719.91 : 52,082.57 = 11,348.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,719.91/52,082.57 = 11,348.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,719.91x = 52,082.57 × 11,348.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,719.91x = 591,069,982.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,069,982.98/34,719.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,023.95

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