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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,814.94, 52,231.05 and 10,190.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,814.94, 52,231.05 and 10,190.94 is: 15,288.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,814.94 : 52,231.05 = 10,190.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,814.94/52,231.05 = 10,190.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,814.94x = 52,231.05 × 10,190.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,814.94x = 532,283,496.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,283,496.69/34,814.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,288.94

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