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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,348.08, 78,492.36 and 35,728.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,348.08, 78,492.36 and 35,728.25 is: 53,572.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,348.08 : 78,492.36 = 35,728.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,348.08/78,492.36 = 35,728.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,348.08x = 78,492.36 × 35,728.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,348.08x = 2,804,394,661.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,804,394,661.17/52,348.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,572.06

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