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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,994.78, 52,481.41 and 10,028.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,994.78, 52,481.41 and 10,028.14 is: 15,039.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,994.78 : 52,481.41 = 10,028.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,994.78/52,481.41 = 10,028.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,994.78x = 52,481.41 × 10,028.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,994.78x = 526,290,770.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,290,770.60/34,994.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,039.12

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