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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,253.41, 51,348.97 and 13,180.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,253.41, 51,348.97 and 13,180.01 is: 19,758.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,253.41 : 51,348.97 = 13,180.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,253.41/51,348.97 = 13,180.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,253.41x = 51,348.97 × 13,180.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,253.41x = 676,779,890.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,779,890.38/34,253.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,758.03

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