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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,163.73, 51,246.96 and 10,790.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,163.73, 51,246.96 and 10,790.16 is: 16,185.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,163.73 : 51,246.96 = 10,790.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,163.73/51,246.96 = 10,790.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,163.73x = 51,246.96 × 10,790.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,163.73x = 552,962,897.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,962,897.91/34,163.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,185.67

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