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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,325.19, 72,398.91 and 45,624.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,325.19, 72,398.91 and 45,624.77 is: 63,127.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,325.19 : 72,398.91 = 45,624.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,325.19/72,398.91 = 45,624.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,325.19x = 72,398.91 × 45,624.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,325.19x = 3,303,183,617.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,303,183,617.00/52,325.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,127.98

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