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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,013.20, 76,519.80 and 35,266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,013.20, 76,519.80 and 35,266.80 is: 52,900.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,013.20 : 76,519.80 = 35,266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,013.20/76,519.80 = 35,266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,013.20x = 76,519.80 × 35,266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,013.20x = 2,698,608,482.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,698,608,482.64/51,013.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,900.20

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