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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,342.07, 78,483.36 and 35,722.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,342.07, 78,483.36 and 35,722.24 is: 53,563.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,342.07 : 78,483.36 = 35,722.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,342.07/78,483.36 = 35,722.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,342.07x = 78,483.36 × 35,722.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,342.07x = 2,803,601,421.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,803,601,421.93/52,342.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,563.06

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