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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,160.21, 51,225.44 and 18,146.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,160.21, 51,225.44 and 18,146.25 is: 27,211.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,160.21 : 51,225.44 = 18,146.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,160.21/51,225.44 = 18,146.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,160.21x = 51,225.44 × 18,146.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,160.21x = 929,549,744.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,549,744.98/34,160.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,211.48

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