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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,325.70, 72,399.62 and 45,625.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,325.70, 72,399.62 and 45,625.29 is: 63,128.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,325.70 : 72,399.62 = 45,625.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,325.70/72,399.62 = 45,625.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,325.70x = 72,399.62 × 45,625.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,325.70x = 3,303,253,068.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,303,253,068.27/52,325.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,128.70

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