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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,313.62, 72,194.22 and 28,441.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,313.62, 72,194.22 and 28,441.94 is: 39,250.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,313.62 : 72,194.22 = 28,441.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,313.62/72,194.22 = 28,441.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,313.62x = 72,194.22 × 28,441.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,313.62x = 2,053,343,673.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,053,343,673.59/52,313.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,250.65

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