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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,729.20, 51,996.60 and 34,729.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,729.20, 51,996.60 and 34,729.20 is: 51,996.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,729.20 : 51,996.60 = 34,729.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,729.20/51,996.60 = 34,729.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,729.20x = 51,996.60 × 34,729.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,729.20x = 1,805,800,320.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,805,800,320.72/34,729.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,996.60

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