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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,511.94, 51,767.91 and 11,141.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,511.94, 51,767.91 and 11,141.82 is: 16,712.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,511.94 : 51,767.91 = 11,141.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,511.94/51,767.91 = 11,141.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,511.94x = 51,767.91 × 11,141.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,511.94x = 576,788,735.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,788,735.00/34,511.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,712.73

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