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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,666.22, 51,995.31 and 9,708.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,666.22, 51,995.31 and 9,708.27 is: 14,561.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,666.22 : 51,995.31 = 9,708.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,666.22/51,995.31 = 9,708.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,666.22x = 51,995.31 × 9,708.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,666.22x = 504,784,508.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,784,508.21/34,666.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,561.28

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