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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,315.59, 51,406.34 and 23,640.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,315.59, 51,406.34 and 23,640.06 is: 35,413.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,315.59 : 51,406.34 = 23,640.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,315.59/51,406.34 = 23,640.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,315.59x = 51,406.34 × 23,640.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,315.59x = 1,215,248,961.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,248,961.98/34,315.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,413.90

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