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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,053.59, 78,094.96 and 20,910.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,053.59, 78,094.96 and 20,910.71 is: 31,371.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,053.59 : 78,094.96 = 20,910.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,053.59/78,094.96 = 20,910.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,053.59x = 78,094.96 × 20,910.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,053.59x = 1,633,020,618.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,020,618.27/52,053.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,371.91

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