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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,617.93, 51,941.48 and 20,604.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,617.93, 51,941.48 and 20,604.93 is: 30,916.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,617.93 : 51,941.48 = 20,604.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,617.93/51,941.48 = 20,604.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,617.93x = 51,941.48 × 20,604.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,617.93x = 1,070,250,456.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,250,456.47/34,617.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,916.07

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