Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89,776, 134,664 and 34,372
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 89,776, 134,664 and 34,372 is: 51,558
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,776 : 134,664 = 34,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,776/134,664 = 34,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,776x = 134,664 × 34,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,776x = 4,628,671,008 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,628,671,008/89,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 51,558
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