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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,107.36, 51,167.96 and 14,385.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,107.36, 51,167.96 and 14,385.98 is: 21,581.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,107.36 : 51,167.96 = 14,385.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,107.36/51,167.96 = 14,385.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,107.36x = 51,167.96 × 14,385.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,107.36x = 736,101,249.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,101,249.20/34,107.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,581.89

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