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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,996.88, 52,494.60 and 11,623.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,996.88, 52,494.60 and 11,623.52 is: 17,435.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,996.88 : 52,494.60 = 11,623.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,996.88/52,494.60 = 11,623.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,996.88x = 52,494.60 × 11,623.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,996.88x = 610,172,032.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,172,032.99/34,996.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,435.04

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