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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,314.68, 51,480.89 and 20,095.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,314.68, 51,480.89 and 20,095.16 is: 30,147.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,314.68 : 51,480.89 = 20,095.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,314.68/51,480.89 = 20,095.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,314.68x = 51,480.89 × 20,095.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,314.68x = 1,034,516,825.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,516,825.08/34,314.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,147.94

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