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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,996.76, 52,519.75 and 31,650.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,996.76, 52,519.75 and 31,650.65 is: 47,498.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,996.76 : 52,519.75 = 31,650.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,996.76/52,519.75 = 31,650.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,996.76x = 52,519.75 × 31,650.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,996.76x = 1,662,284,225.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,284,225.34/34,996.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,498.23

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