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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,805.70, 52,208.55 and 34,229.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,805.70, 52,208.55 and 34,229.70 is: 51,344.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,805.70 : 52,208.55 = 34,229.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,805.70/52,208.55 = 34,229.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,805.70x = 52,208.55 × 34,229.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,805.70x = 1,787,083,003.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,787,083,003.94/34,805.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,344.55

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