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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,167.65, 78,256.94 and 17,110.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,167.65, 78,256.94 and 17,110.04 is: 25,666.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,167.65 : 78,256.94 = 17,110.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,167.65/78,256.94 = 17,110.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,167.65x = 78,256.94 × 17,110.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,167.65x = 1,338,978,896.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,978,896.84/52,167.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,666.85

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