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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,996.71, 52,503.23 and 11,623.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,996.71, 52,503.23 and 11,623.12 is: 17,437.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,996.71 : 52,503.23 = 11,623.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,996.71/52,503.23 = 11,623.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,996.71x = 52,503.23 × 11,623.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,996.71x = 610,251,342.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,251,342.68/34,996.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,437.39

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