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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,392.44, 78,611.76 and 29,902.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,392.44, 78,611.76 and 29,902.19 is: 44,866.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,392.44 : 78,611.76 = 29,902.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,392.44/78,611.76 = 29,902.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,392.44x = 78,611.76 × 29,902.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,392.44x = 2,350,663,390.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,350,663,390.70/52,392.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,866.46

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