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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,755.16, 52,132.94 and 9,795.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,755.16, 52,132.94 and 9,795.41 is: 14,693.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,755.16 : 52,132.94 = 9,795.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,755.16/52,132.94 = 9,795.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,755.16x = 52,132.94 × 9,795.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,755.16x = 510,663,521.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,663,521.81/34,755.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,693.17

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