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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,865.30, 52,268.67 and 24,304.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,865.30, 52,268.67 and 24,304.28 is: 36,436.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,865.30 : 52,268.67 = 24,304.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,865.30/52,268.67 = 24,304.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,865.30x = 52,268.67 × 24,304.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,865.30x = 1,270,352,390.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,352,390.91/34,865.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,436.01

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