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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,892.76, 52,345.88 and 14,901.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,892.76, 52,345.88 and 14,901.96 is: 22,355.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,892.76 : 52,345.88 = 14,901.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,892.76/52,345.88 = 14,901.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,892.76x = 52,345.88 × 14,901.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,892.76x = 780,056,209.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,056,209.92/34,892.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,355.82

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