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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,920.55, 52,350.99 and 15,184.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,920.55, 52,350.99 and 15,184.09 is: 22,763.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,920.55 : 52,350.99 = 15,184.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,920.55/52,350.99 = 15,184.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,920.55x = 52,350.99 × 15,184.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,920.55x = 794,902,143.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,902,143.75/34,920.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,763.16

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