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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,028.91, 51,010.11 and 15,313.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,028.91, 51,010.11 and 15,313.68 is: 22,955.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,028.91 : 51,010.11 = 15,313.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,028.91/51,010.11 = 15,313.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,028.91x = 51,010.11 × 15,313.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,028.91x = 781,152,501.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,152,501.30/34,028.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,955.55

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