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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,819.74, 52,190.73 and 15,068.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,819.74, 52,190.73 and 15,068.70 is: 22,586.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,819.74 : 52,190.73 = 15,068.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,819.74/52,190.73 = 15,068.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,819.74x = 52,190.73 × 15,068.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,819.74x = 786,446,453.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,446,453.15/34,819.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,586.22

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