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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,197.24, 51,160.96 and 25,901.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,197.24, 51,160.96 and 25,901.24 is: 38,749.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,197.24 : 51,160.96 = 25,901.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,197.24/51,160.96 = 25,901.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,197.24x = 51,160.96 × 25,901.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,197.24x = 1,325,132,303.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,132,303.59/34,197.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,749.69

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