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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,946.04, 52,407.72 and 15,218.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,946.04, 52,407.72 and 15,218.76 is: 22,823.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,946.04 : 52,407.72 = 15,218.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,946.04/52,407.72 = 15,218.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,946.04x = 52,407.72 × 15,218.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,946.04x = 797,580,512.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,580,512.83/34,946.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,823.20

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