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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,110.90, 71,909.64 and 33,246

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,110.90, 71,909.64 and 33,246 is: 45,877.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,110.90 : 71,909.64 = 33,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,110.90/71,909.64 = 33,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,110.90x = 71,909.64 × 33,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,110.90x = 2,390,707,891.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,390,707,891.44/52,110.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,877.31

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