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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,292.54, 51,438.44 and 26,023.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,292.54, 51,438.44 and 26,023.34 is: 39,034.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,292.54 : 51,438.44 = 26,023.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,292.54/51,438.44 = 26,023.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,292.54x = 51,438.44 × 26,023.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,292.54x = 1,338,600,013.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,600,013.19/34,292.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,034.73

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