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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,254.16, 78,428.40 and 35,346.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,254.16, 78,428.40 and 35,346.28 is: 53,051.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,254.16 : 78,428.40 = 35,346.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,254.16/78,428.40 = 35,346.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,254.16x = 78,428.40 × 35,346.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,254.16x = 2,772,152,186.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,772,152,186.35/52,254.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,051.32

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