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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,969.58, 52,469.87 and 18,325.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,969.58, 52,469.87 and 18,325.65 is: 27,496.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,969.58 : 52,469.87 = 18,325.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,969.58/52,469.87 = 18,325.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,969.58x = 52,469.87 × 18,325.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,969.58x = 961,544,381.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,544,381.54/34,969.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,496.60

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