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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,323.19, 72,396.15 and 45,622.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,323.19, 72,396.15 and 45,622.77 is: 63,125.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,323.19 : 72,396.15 = 45,622.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,323.19/72,396.15 = 45,622.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,323.19x = 72,396.15 × 45,622.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,323.19x = 3,302,912,900.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,302,912,900.34/52,323.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,125.22

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