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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,966.27, 52,451.16 and 10,009.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,966.27, 52,451.16 and 10,009.90 is: 15,015.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,966.27 : 52,451.16 = 10,009.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,966.27/52,451.16 = 10,009.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,966.27x = 52,451.16 × 10,009.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,966.27x = 525,030,866.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,030,866.48/34,966.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,015.35

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