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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,026.77, 51,057.42 and 15,303.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,026.77, 51,057.42 and 15,303.01 is: 22,962.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,026.77 : 51,057.42 = 15,303.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,026.77/51,057.42 = 15,303.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,026.77x = 51,057.42 × 15,303.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,026.77x = 781,332,208.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,332,208.83/34,026.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,962.28

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