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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,207.72, 51,317.96 and 13,146.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,207.72, 51,317.96 and 13,146.91 is: 19,722.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,207.72 : 51,317.96 = 13,146.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,207.72/51,317.96 = 13,146.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,207.72x = 51,317.96 × 13,146.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,207.72x = 674,672,407.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,672,407.47/34,207.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,722.81

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