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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,206.22, 72,007.36 and 47,913.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,206.22, 72,007.36 and 47,913.14 is: 66,085.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,206.22 : 72,007.36 = 47,913.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,206.22/72,007.36 = 47,913.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,206.22x = 72,007.36 × 47,913.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,206.22x = 3,450,098,660.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,450,098,660.47/52,206.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,085.98

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