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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,332.84, 51,469.98 and 32,699.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,332.84, 51,469.98 and 32,699.88 is: 49,021.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,332.84 : 51,469.98 = 32,699.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,332.84/51,469.98 = 32,699.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,332.84x = 51,469.98 × 32,699.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,332.84x = 1,683,062,169.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,683,062,169.60/34,332.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,021.93

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