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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,007.36, 71,705.08 and 43,405.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,007.36, 71,705.08 and 43,405.84 is: 59,845.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,007.36 : 71,705.08 = 43,405.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,007.36/71,705.08 = 43,405.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,007.36x = 71,705.08 × 43,405.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,007.36x = 3,112,419,229.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,112,419,229.67/52,007.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,845.75

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