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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,284.21, 51,405.57 and 22,423.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,284.21, 51,405.57 and 22,423.68 is: 33,621.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,284.21 : 51,405.57 = 22,423.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,284.21/51,405.57 = 22,423.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,284.21x = 51,405.57 × 22,423.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,284.21x = 1,152,702,051.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,702,051.90/34,284.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,621.95

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