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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,268.16, 51,402.40 and 12,069.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,268.16, 51,402.40 and 12,069.51 is: 18,104.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,268.16 : 51,402.40 = 12,069.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,268.16/51,402.40 = 12,069.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,268.16x = 51,402.40 × 12,069.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,268.16x = 620,401,557.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,401,557.89/34,268.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,104.31

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