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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,914.55, 52,367.40 and 11,220.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,914.55, 52,367.40 and 11,220.19 is: 16,828.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,914.55 : 52,367.40 = 11,220.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,914.55/52,367.40 = 11,220.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,914.55x = 52,367.40 × 11,220.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,914.55x = 587,572,177.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,572,177.81/34,914.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,828.86

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