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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,047.73, 51,060.66 and 11,246.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,047.73, 51,060.66 and 11,246.43 is: 16,866.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,047.73 : 51,060.66 = 11,246.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,047.73/51,060.66 = 11,246.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,047.73x = 51,060.66 × 11,246.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,047.73x = 574,250,138.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,250,138.44/34,047.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,866.03

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