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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,438.05, 51,674.84 and 14,711.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,438.05, 51,674.84 and 14,711.31 is: 22,074.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,438.05 : 51,674.84 = 14,711.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,438.05/51,674.84 = 14,711.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,438.05x = 51,674.84 × 14,711.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,438.05x = 760,204,590.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,204,590.44/34,438.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,074.55

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