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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,265.57, 51,360.18 and 14,264.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,265.57, 51,360.18 and 14,264.04 is: 21,380.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,265.57 : 51,360.18 = 14,264.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,265.57/51,360.18 = 14,264.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,265.57x = 51,360.18 × 14,264.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,265.57x = 732,603,661.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,603,661.93/34,265.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,380.17

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