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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,895.54, 52,357.31 and 12,710.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,895.54, 52,357.31 and 12,710.45 is: 19,070.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,895.54 : 52,357.31 = 12,710.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,895.54/52,357.31 = 12,710.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,895.54x = 52,357.31 × 12,710.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,895.54x = 665,484,970.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,484,970.89/34,895.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,070.77

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