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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,430.94, 51,645.72 and 22,659.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,430.94, 51,645.72 and 22,659.08 is: 33,988.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,430.94 : 51,645.72 = 22,659.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,430.94/51,645.72 = 22,659.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,430.94x = 51,645.72 × 22,659.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,430.94x = 1,170,244,242.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,244,242.91/34,430.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,988.16

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