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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,169.79, 51,148.02 and 25,174.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,169.79, 51,148.02 and 25,174.08 is: 37,682.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,169.79 : 51,148.02 = 25,174.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,169.79/51,148.02 = 25,174.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,169.79x = 51,148.02 × 25,174.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,169.79x = 1,287,604,347.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,604,347.32/34,169.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,682.54

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