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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,071.54, 78,073.29 and 22,095.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,071.54, 78,073.29 and 22,095.06 is: 33,128.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,071.54 : 78,073.29 = 22,095.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,071.54/78,073.29 = 22,095.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,071.54x = 78,073.29 × 22,095.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,071.54x = 1,725,034,026.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725,034,026.95/52,071.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,128.15

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