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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,991.67, 52,497.74 and 11,298.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,991.67, 52,497.74 and 11,298.76 is: 16,951.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,991.67 : 52,497.74 = 11,298.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,991.67/52,497.74 = 11,298.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,991.67x = 52,497.74 × 11,298.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,991.67x = 593,159,364.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,159,364.80/34,991.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,951.44

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