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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,816.76, 52,226.36 and 11,445

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,816.76, 52,226.36 and 11,445 is: 17,167.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,816.76 : 52,226.36 = 11,445 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,816.76/52,226.36 = 11,445/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,816.76x = 52,226.36 × 11,445
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,816.76x = 597,730,690.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,730,690.20/34,816.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,167.90

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