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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,814.94, 52,222.35 and 12,628.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,814.94, 52,222.35 and 12,628.26 is: 18,942.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,814.94 : 52,222.35 = 12,628.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,814.94/52,222.35 = 12,628.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,814.94x = 52,222.35 × 12,628.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,814.94x = 659,477,413.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,477,413.61/34,814.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,942.37

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