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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,415.76, 51,588.72 and 23,323.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,415.76, 51,588.72 and 23,323.56 is: 34,961.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,415.76 : 51,588.72 = 23,323.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,415.76/51,588.72 = 23,323.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,415.76x = 51,588.72 × 23,323.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,415.76x = 1,203,232,606.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,232,606.24/34,415.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,961.67

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