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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,425.78, 51,638.68 and 11,068.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,425.78, 51,638.68 and 11,068.62 is: 16,602.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,425.78 : 51,638.68 = 11,068.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,425.78/51,638.68 = 11,068.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,425.78x = 51,638.68 × 11,068.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,425.78x = 571,568,926.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,568,926.22/34,425.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,602.93

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