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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,996.78, 52,484.41 and 10,030.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,996.78, 52,484.41 and 10,030.14 is: 15,042.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,996.78 : 52,484.41 = 10,030.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,996.78/52,484.41 = 10,030.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,996.78x = 52,484.41 × 10,030.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,996.78x = 526,425,980.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,425,980.12/34,996.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,042.13

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