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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,363.08, 51,512.90 and 23,838.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,363.08, 51,512.90 and 23,838.07 is: 35,735.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,363.08 : 51,512.90 = 23,838.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,363.08/51,512.90 = 23,838.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,363.08x = 51,512.90 × 23,838.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,363.08x = 1,227,967,858.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,967,858.54/34,363.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,735.09

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