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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,813.46, 52,220.12 and 12,626.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,813.46, 52,220.12 and 12,626.76 is: 18,940.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,813.46 : 52,220.12 = 12,626.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,813.46/52,220.12 = 12,626.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,813.46x = 52,220.12 × 12,626.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,813.46x = 659,370,922.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,370,922.41/34,813.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,940.11

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