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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,511.64, 51,778.40 and 12,324.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,511.64, 51,778.40 and 12,324.54 is: 18,490.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,511.64 : 51,778.40 = 12,324.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,511.64/51,778.40 = 12,324.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,511.64x = 51,778.40 × 12,324.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,511.64x = 638,144,961.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,144,961.94/34,511.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,490.72

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