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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,313.54, 51,470.33 and 22,541.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,313.54, 51,470.33 and 22,541.71 is: 33,812.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,313.54 : 51,470.33 = 22,541.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,313.54/51,470.33 = 22,541.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,313.54x = 51,470.33 × 22,541.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,313.54x = 1,160,229,252.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,229,252.46/34,313.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,812.58

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