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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,805.97, 52,208.85 and 12,619.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,805.97, 52,208.85 and 12,619.29 is: 18,928.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,805.97 : 52,208.85 = 12,619.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,805.97/52,208.85 = 12,619.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,805.97x = 52,208.85 × 12,619.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,805.97x = 658,838,618.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,838,618.72/34,805.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,928.90

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