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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,197.22, 78,307.79 and 22,620.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,197.22, 78,307.79 and 22,620.02 is: 33,935.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,197.22 : 78,307.79 = 22,620.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,197.22/78,307.79 = 22,620.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,197.22x = 78,307.79 × 22,620.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,197.22x = 1,771,323,775.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,323,775.96/52,197.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,935.21

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