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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,995.49, 52,461.69 and 12,793.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,995.49, 52,461.69 and 12,793.30 is: 19,178.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,995.49 : 52,461.69 = 12,793.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,995.49/52,461.69 = 12,793.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,995.49x = 52,461.69 × 12,793.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,995.49x = 671,158,138.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,158,138.68/34,995.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,178.42

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