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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,909.56, 52,365.48 and 13,853.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,909.56, 52,365.48 and 13,853.52 is: 20,780.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,909.56 : 52,365.48 = 13,853.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,909.56/52,365.48 = 13,853.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,909.56x = 52,365.48 × 13,853.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,909.56x = 725,446,224.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,446,224.49/34,909.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,780.73

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