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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,969.68, 52,459.96 and 14,194.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,969.68, 52,459.96 and 14,194.64 is: 21,294.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,969.68 : 52,459.96 = 14,194.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,969.68/52,459.96 = 14,194.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,969.68x = 52,459.96 × 14,194.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,969.68x = 744,650,246.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,650,246.61/34,969.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,294.17

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