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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,175.32, 76,704.66 and 23,415

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,175.32, 76,704.66 and 23,415 is: 35,095.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,175.32 : 76,704.66 = 23,415 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,175.32/76,704.66 = 23,415/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,175.32x = 76,704.66 × 23,415
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,175.32x = 1,796,039,613.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796,039,613.90/51,175.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,095.82

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