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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,905.83, 52,380.62 and 14,129.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,905.83, 52,380.62 and 14,129.33 is: 21,202.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,905.83 : 52,380.62 = 14,129.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,905.83/52,380.62 = 14,129.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,905.83x = 52,380.62 × 14,129.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,905.83x = 740,103,231.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,103,231.86/34,905.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,202.85

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