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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,210.83, 51,318.94 and 12,029.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,210.83, 51,318.94 and 12,029.18 is: 18,044.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,210.83 : 51,318.94 = 12,029.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,210.83/51,318.94 = 12,029.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,210.83x = 51,318.94 × 12,029.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,210.83x = 617,324,969.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,324,969.39/34,210.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,044.72

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