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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,863.36, 52,301.82 and 12,676.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,863.36, 52,301.82 and 12,676.38 is: 19,017.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,863.36 : 52,301.82 = 12,676.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,863.36/52,301.82 = 12,676.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,863.36x = 52,301.82 × 12,676.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,863.36x = 662,997,745.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,997,745.01/34,863.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,017.04

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