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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,985.80, 52,478.70 and 29,518.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,985.80, 52,478.70 and 29,518.30 is: 44,277.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,985.80 : 52,478.70 = 29,518.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,985.80/52,478.70 = 29,518.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,985.80x = 52,478.70 × 29,518.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,985.80x = 1,549,082,010.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,082,010.21/34,985.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,277.45

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