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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,795.45, 52,145.97 and 16,034.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,795.45, 52,145.97 and 16,034.23 is: 24,029.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,795.45 : 52,145.97 = 16,034.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,795.45/52,145.97 = 16,034.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,795.45x = 52,145.97 × 16,034.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,795.45x = 836,120,476.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,120,476.55/34,795.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,029.59

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