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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,806.69, 64,122.99 and 34,937.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,806.69, 64,122.99 and 34,937.25 is: 52,334.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,806.69 : 64,122.99 = 34,937.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,806.69/64,122.99 = 34,937.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,806.69x = 64,122.99 × 34,937.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,806.69x = 2,240,280,932.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,240,280,932.38/42,806.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,334.83

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