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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,994.60, 78,006.30 and 34,498.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,994.60, 78,006.30 and 34,498.60 is: 51,757.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,994.60 : 78,006.30 = 34,498.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,994.60/78,006.30 = 34,498.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,994.60x = 78,006.30 × 34,498.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,994.60x = 2,691,108,141.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,691,108,141.18/51,994.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,757.45

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