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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,783.78, 52,164.72 and 11,404.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,783.78, 52,164.72 and 11,404.75 is: 17,103.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,783.78 : 52,164.72 = 11,404.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,783.78/52,164.72 = 11,404.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,783.78x = 52,164.72 × 11,404.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,783.78x = 594,925,590.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,925,590.42/34,783.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,103.53

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