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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,993.98, 52,521.30 and 18,365.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,993.98, 52,521.30 and 18,365.76 is: 27,564.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,993.98 : 52,521.30 = 18,365.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,993.98/52,521.30 = 18,365.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,993.98x = 52,521.30 × 18,365.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,993.98x = 964,593,590.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,593,590.69/34,993.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,564.56

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