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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,389.59, 72,285.82 and 43,925.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,389.59, 72,285.82 and 43,925.90 is: 60,607.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,389.59 : 72,285.82 = 43,925.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,389.59/72,285.82 = 43,925.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,389.59x = 72,285.82 × 43,925.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,389.59x = 3,175,219,229.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,175,219,229.49/52,389.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,607.83

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