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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,184.49, 78,165.80 and 35,327.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,184.49, 78,165.80 and 35,327.76 is: 52,916.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,184.49 : 78,165.80 = 35,327.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,184.49/78,165.80 = 35,327.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,184.49x = 78,165.80 × 35,327.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,184.49x = 2,761,422,622.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,761,422,622.61/52,184.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,916.54

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