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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,275.40, 51,392.35 and 22,414.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,275.40, 51,392.35 and 22,414.86 is: 33,608.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,275.40 : 51,392.35 = 22,414.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,275.40/51,392.35 = 22,414.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,275.40x = 51,392.35 × 22,414.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,275.40x = 1,151,952,295.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,952,295.30/34,275.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,608.72

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