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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,266, 51,404.12 and 12,075.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,266, 51,404.12 and 12,075.48 is: 18,115.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,266 : 51,404.12 = 12,075.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,266/51,404.12 = 12,075.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,266x = 51,404.12 × 12,075.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,266x = 620,729,422.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,729,422.98/34,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,115.02

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