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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,150.64, 51,225.90 and 13,359.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,150.64, 51,225.90 and 13,359.56 is: 20,039.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,150.64 : 51,225.90 = 13,359.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,150.64/51,225.90 = 13,359.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,150.64x = 51,225.90 × 13,359.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,150.64x = 684,355,484.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,355,484.60/34,150.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,039.32

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