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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,262.73, 51,347.93 and 14,535.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,262.73, 51,347.93 and 14,535.99 is: 21,784.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,262.73 : 51,347.93 = 14,535.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,262.73/51,347.93 = 14,535.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,262.73x = 51,347.93 × 14,535.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,262.73x = 746,392,924.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,392,924.32/34,262.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,784.40

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