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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,216.40, 51,324.60 and 18,664.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,216.40, 51,324.60 and 18,664.40 is: 27,996.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,216.40 : 51,324.60 = 18,664.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,216.40/51,324.60 = 18,664.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,216.40x = 51,324.60 × 18,664.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,216.40x = 957,942,864.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,942,864.24/34,216.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,996.60

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