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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,255.30, 51,347.92 and 19,432.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,255.30, 51,347.92 and 19,432.90 is: 29,129.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,255.30 : 51,347.92 = 19,432.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,255.30/51,347.92 = 19,432.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,255.30x = 51,347.92 × 19,432.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,255.30x = 997,838,897.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,838,897.40/34,255.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,129.48

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