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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,228.64, 51,320.82 and 22,506.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,228.64, 51,320.82 and 22,506.32 is: 33,744.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,228.64 : 51,320.82 = 22,506.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,228.64/51,320.82 = 22,506.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,228.64x = 51,320.82 × 22,506.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,228.64x = 1,155,042,797.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,042,797.58/34,228.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,744.92

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