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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,264.32, 51,396.48 and 9,306.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,264.32, 51,396.48 and 9,306.72 is: 13,960.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,264.32 : 51,396.48 = 9,306.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,264.32/51,396.48 = 9,306.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,264.32x = 51,396.48 × 9,306.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,264.32x = 478,332,648.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,332,648.35/34,264.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,960.08

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