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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,990.98, 52,516.80 and 18,362.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,990.98, 52,516.80 and 18,362.76 is: 27,560.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,990.98 : 52,516.80 = 18,362.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,990.98/52,516.80 = 18,362.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,990.98x = 52,516.80 × 18,362.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,990.98x = 964,353,394.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,353,394.37/34,990.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,560.06

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