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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,757.91, 52,149.92 and 16,046.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,757.91, 52,149.92 and 16,046.91 is: 24,076.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,757.91 : 52,149.92 = 16,046.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,757.91/52,149.92 = 16,046.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,757.91x = 52,149.92 × 16,046.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,757.91x = 836,844,992.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,844,992.51/34,757.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,076.39

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