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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,209.58, 51,329.15 and 18,396.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,209.58, 51,329.15 and 18,396.13 is: 27,602.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,209.58 : 51,329.15 = 18,396.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,209.58/51,329.15 = 18,396.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,209.58x = 51,329.15 × 18,396.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,209.58x = 944,257,546.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,257,546.70/34,209.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,602.14

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