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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,999.22, 52,494.93 and 12,505.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,999.22, 52,494.93 and 12,505.07 is: 18,756.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,999.22 : 52,494.93 = 12,505.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,999.22/52,494.93 = 12,505.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,999.22x = 52,494.93 × 12,505.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,999.22x = 656,452,774.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,452,774.30/34,999.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,756.21

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