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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,055.83, 51,076.73 and 12,991.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,055.83, 51,076.73 and 12,991.13 is: 19,484.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,055.83 : 51,076.73 = 12,991.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,055.83/51,076.73 = 12,991.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,055.83x = 51,076.73 × 12,991.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,055.83x = 663,544,374.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,544,374.45/34,055.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,484.02

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