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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,587.19, 51,872.98 and 22,575.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,587.19, 51,872.98 and 22,575.56 is: 33,858.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,587.19 : 51,872.98 = 22,575.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,587.19/51,872.98 = 22,575.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,587.19x = 51,872.98 × 22,575.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,587.19x = 1,171,061,200.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,061,200.13/34,587.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,858.24

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