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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,313.76, 51,463.44 and 9,684

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,313.76, 51,463.44 and 9,684 is: 14,523.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,313.76 : 51,463.44 = 9,684 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,313.76/51,463.44 = 9,684/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,313.76x = 51,463.44 × 9,684
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,313.76x = 498,371,952.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,371,952.96/34,313.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,523.97

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