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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,299.67, 78,405.42 and 22,695.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,299.67, 78,405.42 and 22,695.21 is: 34,023.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,299.67 : 78,405.42 = 22,695.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,299.67/78,405.42 = 22,695.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,299.67x = 78,405.42 × 22,695.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,299.67x = 1,779,427,557.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779,427,557.15/52,299.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,023.69

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