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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,031.02, 51,046.59 and 13,254.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,031.02, 51,046.59 and 13,254.52 is: 19,881.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,031.02 : 51,046.59 = 13,254.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,031.02/51,046.59 = 13,254.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,031.02x = 51,046.59 × 13,254.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,031.02x = 676,598,048.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,598,048.09/34,031.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,881.80

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