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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,907.21, 52,324.36 and 15,180.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,907.21, 52,324.36 and 15,180.47 is: 22,754.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,907.21 : 52,324.36 = 15,180.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,907.21/52,324.36 = 15,180.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,907.21x = 52,324.36 × 15,180.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,907.21x = 794,308,377.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,308,377.25/34,907.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,754.85

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