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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,349.13, 72,209.39 and 45,650.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,349.13, 72,209.39 and 45,650.84 is: 62,969.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,349.13 : 72,209.39 = 45,650.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,349.13/72,209.39 = 45,650.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,349.13x = 72,209.39 × 45,650.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,349.13x = 3,296,419,062.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,296,419,062.47/52,349.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,969.89

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