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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,509.05, 51,680.48 and 23,382

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,509.05, 51,680.48 and 23,382 is: 35,016.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,509.05 : 51,680.48 = 23,382 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,509.05/51,680.48 = 23,382/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,509.05x = 51,680.48 × 23,382
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,509.05x = 1,208,392,866.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,208,392,866.45/34,509.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,016.70

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