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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,110.54, 78,212.79 and 32,427.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,110.54, 78,212.79 and 32,427.54 is: 48,670.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,110.54 : 78,212.79 = 32,427.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,110.54/78,212.79 = 32,427.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,110.54x = 78,212.79 × 32,427.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,110.54x = 2,536,248,376.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,536,248,376.24/52,110.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,670.54

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