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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,861.39, 52,303.92 and 12,676.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,861.39, 52,303.92 and 12,676.54 is: 19,019.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,861.39 : 52,303.92 = 12,676.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,861.39/52,303.92 = 12,676.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,861.39x = 52,303.92 × 12,676.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,861.39x = 663,032,734.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,032,734.04/34,861.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,019.11

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