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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,004.82, 51,007.12 and 9,044.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,004.82, 51,007.12 and 9,044.84 is: 13,567.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,004.82 : 51,007.12 = 9,044.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,004.82/51,007.12 = 9,044.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,004.82x = 51,007.12 × 9,044.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,004.82x = 461,351,344.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,351,344.17/34,004.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,567.23

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