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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,279.52, 51,360.52 and 23,013.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,279.52, 51,360.52 and 23,013.76 is: 34,481.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,279.52 : 51,360.52 = 23,013.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,279.52/51,360.52 = 23,013.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,279.52x = 51,360.52 × 23,013.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,279.52x = 1,181,998,680.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,998,680.76/34,279.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,481.19

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