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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,131.81, 52,734.84 and 34,338.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,131.81, 52,734.84 and 34,338.55 is: 51,544.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,131.81 : 52,734.84 = 34,338.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,131.81/52,734.84 = 34,338.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,131.81x = 52,734.84 × 34,338.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,131.81x = 1,810,837,940.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,810,837,940.08/35,131.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,544.11

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