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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,247.64, 51,279.15 and 22,372.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,247.64, 51,279.15 and 22,372.02 is: 33,497.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,247.64 : 51,279.15 = 22,372.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,247.64/51,279.15 = 22,372.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,247.64x = 51,279.15 × 22,372.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,247.64x = 1,147,218,169.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,218,169.38/34,247.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,497.73

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