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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,160.70, 51,197.85 and 30,272.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,160.70, 51,197.85 and 30,272.70 is: 45,370.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,160.70 : 51,197.85 = 30,272.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,160.70/51,197.85 = 30,272.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,160.70x = 51,197.85 × 30,272.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,160.70x = 1,549,897,153.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,897,153.70/34,160.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,370.77

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