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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,116.88, 51,136.44 and 15,610

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,116.88, 51,136.44 and 15,610 is: 23,397.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,116.88 : 51,136.44 = 15,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,116.88/51,136.44 = 15,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,116.88x = 51,136.44 × 15,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,116.88x = 798,239,828.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,239,828.40/34,116.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,397.21

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