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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,756.41, 52,147.67 and 16,045.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,756.41, 52,147.67 and 16,045.41 is: 24,074.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,756.41 : 52,147.67 = 16,045.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,756.41/52,147.67 = 16,045.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,756.41x = 52,147.67 × 16,045.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,756.41x = 836,730,665.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,730,665.47/34,756.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,074.14

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