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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,797.31, 52,195.95 and 12,610.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,797.31, 52,195.95 and 12,610.64 is: 18,915.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,797.31 : 52,195.95 = 12,610.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,797.31/52,195.95 = 12,610.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,797.31x = 52,195.95 × 12,610.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,797.31x = 658,224,465.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,224,465.40/34,797.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,915.96

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