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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,275.27, 51,243.87 and 29,068.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,275.27, 51,243.87 and 29,068.32 is: 43,459.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,275.27 : 51,243.87 = 29,068.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,275.27/51,243.87 = 29,068.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,275.27x = 51,243.87 × 29,068.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,275.27x = 1,489,573,211.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,573,211.20/34,275.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,459.12

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