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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,177.27, 71,994.13 and 33,064.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,177.27, 71,994.13 and 33,064.51 is: 45,622.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,177.27 : 71,994.13 = 33,064.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,177.27/71,994.13 = 33,064.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,177.27x = 71,994.13 × 33,064.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,177.27x = 2,380,450,631.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,380,450,631.33/52,177.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,622.37

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