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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,280.99, 78,377.41 and 22,676.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,280.99, 78,377.41 and 22,676.54 is: 33,995.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,280.99 : 78,377.41 = 22,676.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,280.99/78,377.41 = 22,676.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,280.99x = 78,377.41 × 22,676.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,280.99x = 1,777,328,422.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,777,328,422.74/52,280.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,995.69

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