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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,995.63, 52,498.73 and 11,295.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,995.63, 52,498.73 and 11,295.25 is: 16,944.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,995.63 : 52,498.73 = 11,295.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,995.63/52,498.73 = 11,295.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,995.63x = 52,498.73 × 11,295.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,995.63x = 592,986,223.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,986,223.56/34,995.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,944.58

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