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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,382.95, 51,486.90 and 22,660.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,382.95, 51,486.90 and 22,660.63 is: 33,933.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,382.95 : 51,486.90 = 22,660.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,382.95/51,486.90 = 22,660.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,382.95x = 51,486.90 × 22,660.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,382.95x = 1,166,725,590.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,725,590.75/34,382.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,933.26

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