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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,262.62, 51,397.35 and 9,303.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,262.62, 51,397.35 and 9,303.07 is: 13,955.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,262.62 : 51,397.35 = 9,303.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,262.62/51,397.35 = 9,303.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,262.62x = 51,397.35 × 9,303.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,262.62x = 478,153,144.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,153,144.86/34,262.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,955.53

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