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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,906.69, 52,363.28 and 14,131.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,906.69, 52,363.28 and 14,131.81 is: 21,199.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,906.69 : 52,363.28 = 14,131.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,906.69/52,363.28 = 14,131.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,906.69x = 52,363.28 × 14,131.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,906.69x = 739,987,923.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,987,923.94/34,906.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,199.03

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