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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,366.70, 51,558.26 and 12,182.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,366.70, 51,558.26 and 12,182.02 is: 18,275.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,366.70 : 51,558.26 = 12,182.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,366.70/51,558.26 = 12,182.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,366.70x = 51,558.26 × 12,182.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,366.70x = 628,083,564.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,083,564.68/34,366.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,275.93

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