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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,184.80, 78,216.48 and 25,906.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,184.80, 78,216.48 and 25,906.24 is: 38,829.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,184.80 : 78,216.48 = 25,906.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,184.80/78,216.48 = 25,906.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,184.80x = 78,216.48 × 25,906.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,184.80x = 2,026,294,902.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,026,294,902.84/52,184.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,829.22

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