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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,390.08, 72,228.96 and 43,404.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,390.08, 72,228.96 and 43,404.48 is: 59,840.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,390.08 : 72,228.96 = 43,404.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,390.08/72,228.96 = 43,404.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,390.08x = 72,228.96 × 43,404.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,390.08x = 3,135,060,449.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,135,060,449.74/52,390.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,840.73

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