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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,033.54, 51,012.48 and 25,686.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,033.54, 51,012.48 and 25,686.49 is: 38,501.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,033.54 : 51,012.48 = 25,686.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,033.54/51,012.48 = 25,686.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,033.54x = 51,012.48 × 25,686.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,033.54x = 1,310,331,557.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,331,557.40/34,033.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,501.18

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