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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,041.96, 71,794.26 and 33,167.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,041.96, 71,794.26 and 33,167.34 is: 45,755.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,041.96 : 71,794.26 = 33,167.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,041.96/71,794.26 = 33,167.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,041.96x = 71,794.26 × 33,167.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,041.96x = 2,381,224,631.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,381,224,631.47/52,041.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,755.86

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