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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,995.38, 52,498.35 and 11,295

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,995.38, 52,498.35 and 11,295 is: 16,944.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,995.38 : 52,498.35 = 11,295 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,995.38/52,498.35 = 11,295/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,995.38x = 52,498.35 × 11,295
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,995.38x = 592,968,863.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,968,863.25/34,995.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,944.21

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