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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,377.17, 78,565.33 and 34,686.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,377.17, 78,565.33 and 34,686.99 is: 52,030.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,377.17 : 78,565.33 = 34,686.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,377.17/78,565.33 = 34,686.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,377.17x = 78,565.33 × 34,686.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,377.17x = 2,725,194,816.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,725,194,816.06/52,377.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,030.20

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