Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,552, 254,328 and 52,816
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 169,552, 254,328 and 52,816 is: 79,224
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,552 : 254,328 = 52,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,552/254,328 = 52,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,552x = 254,328 × 52,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,552x = 13,432,587,648 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,432,587,648/169,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 79,224
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