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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,663.96, 51,995.67 and 18,015.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,663.96, 51,995.67 and 18,015.40 is: 27,022.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,663.96 : 51,995.67 = 18,015.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,663.96/51,995.67 = 18,015.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,663.96x = 51,995.67 × 18,015.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,663.96x = 936,722,793.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,722,793.32/34,663.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,022.96

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