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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,158.21, 51,175.80 and 32,099.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,158.21, 51,175.80 and 32,099.69 is: 48,091.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,158.21 : 51,175.80 = 32,099.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,158.21/51,175.80 = 32,099.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,158.21x = 51,175.80 × 32,099.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,158.21x = 1,642,727,443.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,642,727,443.44/34,158.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,091.74

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