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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,363.56, 72,194.76 and 33,934.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,363.56, 72,194.76 and 33,934.08 is: 46,785.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,363.56 : 72,194.76 = 33,934.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,363.56/72,194.76 = 33,934.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,363.56x = 72,194.76 × 33,934.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,363.56x = 2,449,862,761.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,449,862,761.42/52,363.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,785.64

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