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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,973.94, 52,444.89 and 11,277.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,973.94, 52,444.89 and 11,277.18 is: 16,910.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,973.94 : 52,444.89 = 11,277.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,973.94/52,444.89 = 11,277.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,973.94x = 52,444.89 × 11,277.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,973.94x = 591,430,464.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,430,464.61/34,973.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,910.60

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