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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,767.91, 52,164.96 and 16,056.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,767.91, 52,164.96 and 16,056.91 is: 24,091.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,767.91 : 52,164.96 = 16,056.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,767.91/52,164.96 = 16,056.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,767.91x = 52,164.96 × 16,056.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,767.91x = 837,608,067.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,608,067.87/34,767.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,091.41

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