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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,895.63, 52,343.45 and 11,523.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,895.63, 52,343.45 and 11,523.89 is: 17,285.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,895.63 : 52,343.45 = 11,523.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,895.63/52,343.45 = 11,523.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,895.63x = 52,343.45 × 11,523.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,895.63x = 603,199,840.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,199,840.68/34,895.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,285.83

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