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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,847.08, 52,278.30 and 16,369

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,847.08, 52,278.30 and 16,369 is: 24,557.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,847.08 : 52,278.30 = 16,369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,847.08/52,278.30 = 16,369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,847.08x = 52,278.30 × 16,369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,847.08x = 855,743,492.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,743,492.70/34,847.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,557.11

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