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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,325.52, 51,507.74 and 18,530.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,325.52, 51,507.74 and 18,530.34 is: 27,806.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,325.52 : 51,507.74 = 18,530.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,325.52/51,507.74 = 18,530.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,325.52x = 51,507.74 × 18,530.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,325.52x = 954,455,981.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,455,981.16/34,325.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,806.02

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