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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,867.55, 52,272.04 and 24,306.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,867.55, 52,272.04 and 24,306.53 is: 36,439.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,867.55 : 52,272.04 = 24,306.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,867.55/52,272.04 = 24,306.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,867.55x = 52,272.04 × 24,306.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,867.55x = 1,270,551,908.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,551,908.42/34,867.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,439.38

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