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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,964.98, 71,663.85 and 34,053.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,964.98, 71,663.85 and 34,053.45 is: 46,962.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,964.98 : 71,663.85 = 34,053.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,964.98/71,663.85 = 34,053.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,964.98x = 71,663.85 × 34,053.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,964.98x = 2,440,401,332.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,440,401,332.78/51,964.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,962.42

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