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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,474.59, 51,694.86 and 20,246.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,474.59, 51,694.86 and 20,246.64 is: 30,359.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,474.59 : 51,694.86 = 20,246.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,474.59/51,694.86 = 20,246.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,474.59x = 51,694.86 × 20,246.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,474.59x = 1,046,647,220.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,647,220.27/34,474.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,359.96

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