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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,035.62, 51,053.45 and 10,663.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,035.62, 51,053.45 and 10,663.88 is: 15,995.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,035.62 : 51,053.45 = 10,663.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,035.62/51,053.45 = 10,663.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,035.62x = 51,053.45 × 10,663.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,035.62x = 544,427,555.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,427,555.80/34,035.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,995.82

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