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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,870.08, 52,274.88 and 14,080.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,870.08, 52,274.88 and 14,080.08 is: 21,107.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,870.08 : 52,274.88 = 14,080.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,870.08/52,274.88 = 14,080.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,870.08x = 52,274.88 × 14,080.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,870.08x = 736,034,492.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,034,492.39/34,870.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,107.91

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