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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,996.65, 52,479.59 and 12,804.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,996.65, 52,479.59 and 12,804.27 is: 19,200.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,996.65 : 52,479.59 = 12,804.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,996.65/52,479.59 = 12,804.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,996.65x = 52,479.59 × 12,804.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,996.65x = 671,962,775.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,962,775.83/34,996.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,200.77

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