Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89,772, 134,658 and 34,368
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 89,772, 134,658 and 34,368 is: 51,552
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,772 : 134,658 = 34,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,772/134,658 = 34,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,772x = 134,658 × 34,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,772x = 4,627,926,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,627,926,144/89,772 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 51,552
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