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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,149.65, 78,143.94 and 35,216.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,149.65, 78,143.94 and 35,216.28 is: 52,770.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,149.65 : 78,143.94 = 35,216.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,149.65/78,143.94 = 35,216.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,149.65x = 78,143.94 × 35,216.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,149.65x = 2,751,938,871.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,751,938,871.34/52,149.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,770.04

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