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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,778.19, 52,166.71 and 11,085.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,778.19, 52,166.71 and 11,085.42 is: 16,627.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,778.19 : 52,166.71 = 11,085.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,778.19/52,166.71 = 11,085.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,778.19x = 52,166.71 × 11,085.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,778.19x = 578,289,890.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,289,890.37/34,778.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,627.95

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