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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,151.36, 78,226.88 and 45,110.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,151.36, 78,226.88 and 45,110.44 is: 67,665.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,151.36 : 78,226.88 = 45,110.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,151.36/78,226.88 = 45,110.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,151.36x = 78,226.88 × 45,110.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,151.36x = 3,528,848,976.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,528,848,976.63/52,151.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,665.52

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