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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,835.65, 52,217.73 and 13,767.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,835.65, 52,217.73 and 13,767.16 is: 20,636.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,835.65 : 52,217.73 = 13,767.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,835.65/52,217.73 = 13,767.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,835.65x = 52,217.73 × 13,767.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,835.65x = 718,889,843.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,889,843.75/34,835.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,636.61

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