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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,309.84, 51,411.62 and 23,800.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,309.84, 51,411.62 and 23,800.30 is: 35,663.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,309.84 : 51,411.62 = 23,800.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,309.84/51,411.62 = 23,800.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,309.84x = 51,411.62 × 23,800.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,309.84x = 1,223,611,979.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,611,979.49/34,309.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,663.59

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