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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,031.93, 51,014.61 and 15,316.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,031.93, 51,014.61 and 15,316.67 is: 22,960.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,031.93 : 51,014.61 = 15,316.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,031.93/51,014.61 = 15,316.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,031.93x = 51,014.61 × 15,316.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,031.93x = 781,373,691.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,373,691.48/34,031.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,960.02

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