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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,639.59, 51,876.90 and 22,120.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,639.59, 51,876.90 and 22,120.83 is: 33,128.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,639.59 : 51,876.90 = 22,120.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,639.59/51,876.90 = 22,120.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,639.59x = 51,876.90 × 22,120.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,639.59x = 1,147,560,085.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,560,085.83/34,639.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,128.57

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