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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,802.28, 52,192.47 and 11,423.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,802.28, 52,192.47 and 11,423.28 is: 17,131.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,802.28 : 52,192.47 = 11,423.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,802.28/52,192.47 = 11,423.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,802.28x = 52,192.47 × 11,423.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,802.28x = 596,209,198.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,209,198.70/34,802.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,131.33

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