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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,003.92, 71,763.72 and 32,894.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,003.92, 71,763.72 and 32,894.13 is: 45,392.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,003.92 : 71,763.72 = 32,894.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,003.92/71,763.72 = 32,894.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,003.92x = 71,763.72 × 32,894.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,003.92x = 2,360,605,134.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,360,605,134.96/52,003.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,392.83

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