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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,906.79, 52,340.35 and 23,826.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,906.79, 52,340.35 and 23,826.89 is: 35,726.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,906.79 : 52,340.35 = 23,826.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,906.79/52,340.35 = 23,826.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,906.79x = 52,340.35 × 23,826.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,906.79x = 1,247,107,762.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,107,762.01/34,906.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,726.80

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