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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,663.06, 51,994.68 and 8,367.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,663.06, 51,994.68 and 8,367.76 is: 12,551.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,663.06 : 51,994.68 = 8,367.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,663.06/51,994.68 = 8,367.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,663.06x = 51,994.68 × 8,367.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,663.06x = 435,079,003.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,079,003.52/34,663.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,551.66

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