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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,890.62, 52,337.97 and 12,706.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,890.62, 52,337.97 and 12,706.34 is: 19,060.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,890.62 : 52,337.97 = 12,706.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,890.62/52,337.97 = 12,706.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,890.62x = 52,337.97 × 12,706.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,890.62x = 665,024,041.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,024,041.73/34,890.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,060.25

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