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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,010.55, 51,015.83 and 25,262.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,010.55, 51,015.83 and 25,262.55 is: 37,893.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,010.55 : 51,015.83 = 25,262.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,010.55/51,015.83 = 25,262.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,010.55x = 51,015.83 × 25,262.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,010.55x = 1,288,789,829.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,789,829.85/34,010.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,893.83

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