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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,068.67, 51,103.02 and 15,326.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,068.67, 51,103.02 and 15,326.82 is: 22,990.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,068.67 : 51,103.02 = 15,326.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,068.67/51,103.02 = 15,326.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,068.67x = 51,103.02 × 15,326.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,068.67x = 783,246,789.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,246,789.00/34,068.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,990.24

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