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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,107.28, 78,160.56 and 12,664.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,107.28, 78,160.56 and 12,664.48 is: 18,996.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,107.28 : 78,160.56 = 12,664.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,107.28/78,160.56 = 12,664.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,107.28x = 78,160.56 × 12,664.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,107.28x = 989,862,848.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,862,848.91/52,107.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,996.63

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