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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,276.68, 51,414.48 and 18,489.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,276.68, 51,414.48 and 18,489.06 is: 27,733.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,276.68 : 51,414.48 = 18,489.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,276.68/51,414.48 = 18,489.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,276.68x = 51,414.48 × 18,489.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,276.68x = 950,605,405.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,605,405.59/34,276.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,733.30

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