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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,164.18, 51,244.25 and 13,114.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,164.18, 51,244.25 and 13,114.31 is: 19,670.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,164.18 : 51,244.25 = 13,114.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,164.18/51,244.25 = 13,114.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,164.18x = 51,244.25 × 13,114.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,164.18x = 672,032,658.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,032,658.42/34,164.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,670.68

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