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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,963.61, 71,661.95 and 34,052.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,963.61, 71,661.95 and 34,052.11 is: 46,960.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,963.61 : 71,661.95 = 34,052.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,963.61/71,661.95 = 34,052.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,963.61x = 71,661.95 × 34,052.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,963.61x = 2,440,240,245.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,440,240,245.90/51,963.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,960.56

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