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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,761.92, 52,155.91 and 16,050.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,761.92, 52,155.91 and 16,050.92 is: 24,082.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,761.92 : 52,155.91 = 16,050.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,761.92/52,155.91 = 16,050.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,761.92x = 52,155.91 × 16,050.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,761.92x = 837,150,338.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,150,338.94/34,761.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,082.40

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