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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,994.65, 52,513.84 and 14,218.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,994.65, 52,513.84 and 14,218.15 is: 21,336.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,994.65 : 52,513.84 = 14,218.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,994.65/52,513.84 = 14,218.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,994.65x = 52,513.84 × 14,218.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,994.65x = 746,649,356.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,649,356.08/34,994.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,336.10

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