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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,997.76, 52,497.60 and 10,039.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,997.76, 52,497.60 and 10,039.68 is: 15,059.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,997.76 : 52,497.60 = 10,039.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,997.76/52,497.60 = 10,039.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,997.76x = 52,497.60 × 10,039.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,997.76x = 527,059,104.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,059,104.77/34,997.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,059.80

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