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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,338.84, 51,519.42 and 14,634.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,338.84, 51,519.42 and 14,634.06 is: 21,955.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,338.84 : 51,519.42 = 14,634.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,338.84/51,519.42 = 14,634.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,338.84x = 51,519.42 × 14,634.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,338.84x = 753,938,283.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,938,283.45/34,338.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,955.85

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