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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,295.58, 51,445.40 and 13,235.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,295.58, 51,445.40 and 13,235.76 is: 19,854.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,295.58 : 51,445.40 = 13,235.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,295.58/51,445.40 = 13,235.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,295.58x = 51,445.40 × 13,235.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,295.58x = 680,918,901.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,918,901.33/34,295.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,854.42

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