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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,029.64, 71,794.90 and 29,367.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,029.64, 71,794.90 and 29,367.44 is: 40,523.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,029.64 : 71,794.90 = 29,367.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,029.64/71,794.90 = 29,367.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,029.64x = 71,794.90 × 29,367.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,029.64x = 2,108,432,418.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,108,432,418.06/52,029.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,523.68

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