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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,777.63, 52,170.28 and 11,079.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,777.63, 52,170.28 and 11,079.67 is: 16,620.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,777.63 : 52,170.28 = 11,079.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,777.63/52,170.28 = 11,079.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,777.63x = 52,170.28 × 11,079.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,777.63x = 578,029,209.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,029,209.49/34,777.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,620.72

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