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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,104.30, 51,265.80 and 24,311.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,104.30, 51,265.80 and 24,311.40 is: 36,545.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,104.30 : 51,265.80 = 24,311.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,104.30/51,265.80 = 24,311.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,104.30x = 51,265.80 × 24,311.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,104.30x = 1,246,343,370.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,343,370.12/34,104.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,545.05

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