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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,575.76, 78,833.34 and 35,955.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,575.76, 78,833.34 and 35,955.94 is: 53,913.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,575.76 : 78,833.34 = 35,955.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,575.76/78,833.34 = 35,955.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,575.76x = 78,833.34 × 35,955.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,575.76x = 2,834,526,843.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,834,526,843.04/52,575.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,913.19

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