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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,026.68, 51,050.91 and 14,045.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,026.68, 51,050.91 and 14,045.55 is: 21,072.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,026.68 : 51,050.91 = 14,045.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,026.68/51,050.91 = 14,045.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,026.68x = 51,050.91 × 14,045.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,026.68x = 717,038,178.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,038,178.34/34,026.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,072.82

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