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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,994.97, 52,492.46 and 11,621.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,994.97, 52,492.46 and 11,621.41 is: 17,432.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,994.97 : 52,492.46 = 11,621.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,994.97/52,492.46 = 11,621.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,994.97x = 52,492.46 × 11,621.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,994.97x = 610,036,210.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,036,210.23/34,994.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,432.11

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