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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,241.76, 51,360.48 and 12,057.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,241.76, 51,360.48 and 12,057.12 is: 18,084.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,241.76 : 51,360.48 = 12,057.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,241.76/51,360.48 = 12,057.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,241.76x = 51,360.48 × 12,057.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,241.76x = 619,259,470.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,259,470.62/34,241.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,084.92

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