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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,291.67, 51,437.13 and 26,022.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,291.67, 51,437.13 and 26,022.47 is: 39,033.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,291.67 : 51,437.13 = 26,022.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,291.67/51,437.13 = 26,022.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,291.67x = 51,437.13 × 26,022.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,291.67x = 1,338,520,850.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,520,850.07/34,291.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,033.42

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