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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,145.16, 78,208.92 and 24,064.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,145.16, 78,208.92 and 24,064.08 is: 36,092.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,145.16 : 78,208.92 = 24,064.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,145.16/78,208.92 = 24,064.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,145.16x = 78,208.92 × 24,064.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,145.16x = 1,882,025,707.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,882,025,707.59/52,145.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,092.05

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