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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,030.93, 51,013.11 and 15,315.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,030.93, 51,013.11 and 15,315.67 is: 22,958.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,030.93 : 51,013.11 = 15,315.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,030.93/51,013.11 = 15,315.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,030.93x = 51,013.11 × 15,315.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,030.93x = 781,299,703.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,299,703.37/34,030.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,958.52

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