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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,243.70, 51,381.83 and 23,729.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,243.70, 51,381.83 and 23,729.90 is: 35,606.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,243.70 : 51,381.83 = 23,729.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,243.70/51,381.83 = 23,729.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,243.70x = 51,381.83 × 23,729.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,243.70x = 1,219,285,490.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219,285,490.13/34,243.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,606.13

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