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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,898.58, 52,317.63 and 14,108.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,898.58, 52,317.63 and 14,108.58 is: 21,150.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,898.58 : 52,317.63 = 14,108.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,898.58/52,317.63 = 14,108.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,898.58x = 52,317.63 × 14,108.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,898.58x = 738,127,468.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,127,468.27/34,898.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,150.64

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