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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,163.69, 76,709.82 and 22,685.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,163.69, 76,709.82 and 22,685.22 is: 34,011.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,163.69 : 76,709.82 = 22,685.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,163.69/76,709.82 = 22,685.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,163.69x = 76,709.82 × 22,685.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,163.69x = 1,740,179,142.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,740,179,142.86/51,163.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,011.99

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