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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,210.76, 51,317.58 and 10,836.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,210.76, 51,317.58 and 10,836.68 is: 16,255.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,210.76 : 51,317.58 = 10,836.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,210.76/51,317.58 = 10,836.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,210.76x = 51,317.58 × 10,836.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,210.76x = 556,112,192.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,112,192.83/34,210.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,255.48

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