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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,964.61, 71,663.33 and 34,053.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,964.61, 71,663.33 and 34,053.11 is: 46,961.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,964.61 : 71,663.33 = 34,053.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,964.61/71,663.33 = 34,053.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,964.61x = 71,663.33 × 34,053.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,964.61x = 2,440,359,259.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,440,359,259.46/51,964.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,961.95

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