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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,082.62, 78,093.84 and 45,855.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,082.62, 78,093.84 and 45,855.13 is: 68,756.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,082.62 : 78,093.84 = 45,855.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,082.62/78,093.84 = 45,855.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,082.62x = 78,093.84 × 45,855.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,082.62x = 3,581,003,185.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,581,003,185.40/52,082.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,756.20

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