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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,776.29, 52,152.08 and 12,583.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,776.29, 52,152.08 and 12,583.91 is: 18,871.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,776.29 : 52,152.08 = 12,583.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,776.29/52,152.08 = 12,583.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,776.29x = 52,152.08 × 12,583.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,776.29x = 656,276,757.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,276,757.35/34,776.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,871.39

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