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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,363.26, 78,544.62 and 22,373.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,363.26, 78,544.62 and 22,373.01 is: 33,559.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,363.26 : 78,544.62 = 22,373.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,363.26/78,544.62 = 22,373.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,363.26x = 78,544.62 × 22,373.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,363.26x = 1,757,279,568.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757,279,568.71/52,363.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,559.40

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