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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,752.43, 52,088.55 and 15,011.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,752.43, 52,088.55 and 15,011.11 is: 22,499.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,752.43 : 52,088.55 = 15,011.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,752.43/52,088.55 = 15,011.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,752.43x = 52,088.55 × 15,011.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,752.43x = 781,906,953.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,906,953.79/34,752.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,499.35

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